Pope Lion XIV called the church to unity, promised not to be autocrat
| After the first tour of the papa car on St. Peter Square, Leo was officially intronered as the 267th Pontiff of Roman Catholic Church And the sovereign monarch of the Vatican during the outdoor liturgy. |
Pope’s supporters from Peru and the United States have fluttered national flags, with both countries claiming that this is their first pope.
- The crowds chanted « Live the Pope » and « Pope Leone » – his name in Italian, as the Papu car was walking among the excited set.
- Robert Purvest, which has so far been relatively unknown on the world stage, was ordained Cardinal two years ago and was elected Pope on May 8 after conclavewhich lasted less than 24 hours.
Pope Leo XIV calls for the « end of war » on his first Sunday message
US Vice President Ji Di Vance, who has recently also accepted the Catholic faith, has come into clash with Pope Francis over Washington’s firm policy against migrants. Jay Vance attended the ceremony, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also a Catholic.
Pope Lion XIV is limited in what can change but Francis prepare the soil
| Vance shakes off briefly with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiwho was also present for the beginning of the ceremony. The two met for the last time in February in the White House when they exchanged sharp words to the world media. |
The Pope promised not to tilt his head to the challenges
| In his sermon, which Leo read freely in Italian, the Pope said that as the leader of the 1.4 billion Catholics in the world, he will not tend to his head to contemporary challenges. At least on social issues, such as the fight against poverty and environmental protection, Pope Francis will continue. |
The name selected is the first hint of the direction of Pope Leo XIV
Leo also said that the cardinals who chose him stand before a man who is able to protect the rich heritage of the Christian faith, but at the same time directly looked at the future to answer the questions, care and challenges of today. «
Call for unity
Francis left a divided church in which more conservatively tuned to him for being confused, especially with speeches on issues of sexual morality, such as same-sex alliances.
| Pope Leo XIV said he took over his new mission with « awe and trembling », using the word « unity » and « united » seven times during his sermon, and the word « harmony » repeated four times. |
It is never about the conquest of other people with power, through religious propaganda or with the instruments of power. Instead, the question of love always arises as Jesus did.
The Pope obviously meant the war of words between Catholics, which define themselves as conservative or progressive.
Brothers and sisters, I would like our first great desire to be a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which would become a kvass for reconciliation of the world.
The conservatives also accused Francis of ruling a despotic manner, and regretted that he downplayed their concerns and did not consult wide before making decisions.
Referring to St. Peter, the Christian apostle of the 1st century, to whom the popes rely as authority, Leo said:
« Peter must graze the herd without ever the temptation to be an autocrat while being a master over his entrusted. On the contrary, he is called upon to serve the faith of his brothers and sisters and to go with them. »
