Crowds in St. Piotr and the first such prayer of Leon XIV. What did he say?
On Sunday noon, May 11, the eyes of the world turned to the Vatican. Just before the prayer of Regina Coeli, the first words of the successor of Pope Francis were said. The Holy Father Leon XIV, elected only a few days ago, led this prayer for the first time.
Pope Leon XIV spoke to the faithful. What did he say?
Punctually at 12 Leon XIV appeared on the loggia of the Basilica of St. Piotr to lead the Sunday prayer of Regina Coeli. He was dressed modestly, in a white cassock, just like his predecessor. There was an applause gathered in St. Piotr. The sea of flags was visible, including Polish flags.
In front of the Basilica of St. Piotr was to gather about 150,000 people. Another thousands watch transmission On screens arranged in the area and via the Internet – including on the page vaticannews.va/pl and on YouTube Vatican News.
Pope Leon XIV began with greeting:
Dear brothers and sisters, a good Sunday! I consider God’s gift the fact that the first Sunday of my ministry as the bishop of Rome falls on Sunday of the Good Shepherd. On this Sunday during the Holy Mass, the Gospel is always read according to Saint. John, from the tenth chapter in which Jesus manifests himself as a real shepherd who knows and loves his sheep and gives his life for them.
The Pope particularly welcomed the participants of the jubilee meeting of brass orchestras and folk music. He thanked them for the music, which is graced by the feast of Christ the Good Shepherd. « Yes, he runs the Church with his Holy Spirit, » he emphasized.
Leon XIV referred to the World Day of Prayers celebrated on Sunday. He noted how much the Church needs vocations and concern for young people. That young people « would find a acceptance in our communities that they would be heard, that they would add courage on their way of calling, and that they could count on reliable examples of generous devotion to God and brothers. »
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The Holy Father spoke about « World War III in pieces ».
I turn to the great of this world. I always repeat the current appeal: Never again war!
– he emphasized.
Pope Leon XIV spoke about the war in Ukraine and in the Gaza Strip. He asked for a « miracle of peace » that the children would return to their families, that the prisoners would be released. He asked for humanitarian aid and stop fire in the Gaza Strip. He admitted that he was happy to suspend his arms between India and Pakistan.
I have the suffering of a beloved Ukrainian people in my heart. Let everything possible to get a real and durable room as soon as possible. Let the prisoners be released and the children return to their families
– said the Pope.
Commentators predicted that prayer may contain references to the most serious challenges of the modern world – including the war in Ukraine. Until now, the Vatican regularly appealed for peace.
The Pope greeted the faithful who came to St. Piotr. He mentioned that in many countries on Sunday there is Mother’s Day. He wishes to all mothers.
Good Sunday everyone!
He finished.
This is how Pope Francis started. Humility and strong message
The first mass of Pope Francis after his choice on March 14, 2013 took place the day after the conclave in the Sistine Chapel, among the cardinals. The liturgy was modest, and the homily – short and delivered without the prepared text.
Without Christ, the Church would be only a charity organization
– Pope Francis said at the time.
He pointed out that only through faithfulness to Christ the Church can perform her mission. From the beginning of the pontificate, the Pope from Argentina proved himself as a modest, close to people a priest – he did not put on red papal shoes, appeared in an ordinary white cassock, without a purple cape.
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