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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in First Address

Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, begins his papacy with a message of reconciliation and continuity with Francis's reforms.

Léon XIV n'a pas hésité à manifester sa méfiance à l'égard de Trump.
«Léon XIV est issu de la classe moyenne américaine, marquée par l’expérience de l’urbanisation et de l’immigration.»
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L'Américain Robert Francis Prevost, 69 ans, est devenu jeudi le premier pape venant des Etats-Unis de l'Histoire, sous le nom de Léon XIV, et est apparu face à une foule en liesse place Saint-Pierre au Vatican le 8 mai 2025

Overview

  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8, becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church.
  • Leo XIV chose his papal name to honor Leo XIII’s social teachings, signaling a commitment to social engagement and reform.
  • In his inaugural address, he called for global peace, unity, and dialogue, emphasizing a shared mission for all peoples.
  • The conclave of 133 cardinals ended after four ballots, with white smoke signaling his election from the Sistine Chapel.
  • World leaders, including Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, and Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated him, expressing hopes for a pontificate of hope and reconciliation.