Overview
- Pope Leone XIV has called for global peace and dialogue, stressing the need for perseverance in resolving conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza.
- He has restored the 'conclave bonus' for Vatican employees, highlighting a shift in tone toward fostering unity within the Curia.
- The Pope reaffirmed the Church's commitment to environmental issues, referencing the encyclical Laudato si' and urging sustainable development initiatives.
- In his role as Bishop of Rome, Leone XIV visited key sites like the Campidoglio and San Giovanni in Laterano, expressing solidarity with the city's people.
- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was assigned the title of the Church suburbicaria of Albano, and Cardinal Robert Sarah was named envoy to a celebration in France.