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Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Supreme Pontiff and the first American pope, delivered his inaugural address from St. Peter's Square, calling for unity, peace, and fidelity to the Church's mission.
He echoed Pope Francis' message, proclaiming "La pace sia con tutti voi!" and emphasizing a "disarmed and disarming peace" through dialogue.
The new pontiff expressed gratitude to his cardinal brothers for choosing him as the successor of Peter and urged the faithful to walk together as a united church.
He stressed the importance of proclaiming Christ and being missionaries faithful to the gospel.
As an Augustinian, he quoted Saint Augustine, stating, "With you I am a Christian, for you a bishop."
Pope Leo XIV wore the traditional red papal mozzetta, a symbolic gesture toward ecclesiastical heritage while signaling continuity with Pope Francis' pastoral legacy.
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US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago and holding Peruvian citizenship, has been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV, making him the first American pope.
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