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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Unity in Inaugural Address

Delivering his first speech from St. Peter’s Basilica, the new pope emphasized continuity with Pope Francis, global dialogue, and missionary outreach.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States speaks from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. Vatican Media/Francesco Sforza/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV greeted the world with 'Peace be with you,' echoing the Risen Christ's first words and emphasizing a call for global peace.
  • He pledged to continue Pope Francis’s pastoral legacy, recalling his Easter blessing and affirming that 'evil will not prevail.'
  • The pontiff urged the faithful to build bridges through dialogue and encounter, fostering unity among all peoples.
  • Acknowledging his Augustinian roots, he quoted Saint Augustine and invited collective journey toward God’s prepared homeland.
  • On the Feast of the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompei, he called for prayers for the Church’s mission and world peace through Mary’s intercession.