Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated, Addresses Exploitation and Autocracy
During his inauguration mass, Pope Leo XIV condemns the exploitation of the poor and criticizes autocratic governance.
Pope Leo XIV has been inaugurated in a ceremony attended by tens of thousands of pilgrims, visitors, and tourists at St. Peter's Square.
During the Sunday mass, he outlined the priorities of his papacy and criticized the exploitation of the poor and the rise of autocratic leaders.
In his address, he echoed themes previously emphasized by his predecessor, Pope Francis, focusing on compassion and inclusivity within the Church.
In his remarks, Pope Leo XIV condemned "hatred, violence, prejudice, fear of the other, and an economy that exploits the Earth's resources while marginalizing the poorest." He expressed a desire to create a more unified Church where individuals are not isolated into small groups or portrayed as superior to outsiders.
The Pope emphasized his commitment to govern the Church without succumbing to the temptations of autocratic leadership.
The inauguration was attended by notable figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Vatican announced that the Pope would later hold a private meeting with Zelensky to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, has become the 267th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
He was elected on May 8, following a career marked by significant ecclesiastical roles.
In his inaugural address, he reaffirmed continuity with Pope Francis's policies and called upon world leaders to end wars.
Having joined the Order of St. Augustine in 1977 and professing his solemn vows in 1981, he earned a doctorate in theology in 1987. His missionary work in Peru lasted eleven years, beginning in 1988. In November 2014, he was appointed as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru and was consecrated as bishop on December 12 of that year.
In April 2020, he became the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Callao, and was created a cardinal in 2023. Pope Leo XIV also serves as the president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, responsible for evaluating and recommending bishop candidates worldwide.
During the Sunday mass, he outlined the priorities of his papacy and criticized the exploitation of the poor and the rise of autocratic leaders.
In his address, he echoed themes previously emphasized by his predecessor, Pope Francis, focusing on compassion and inclusivity within the Church.
In his remarks, Pope Leo XIV condemned "hatred, violence, prejudice, fear of the other, and an economy that exploits the Earth's resources while marginalizing the poorest." He expressed a desire to create a more unified Church where individuals are not isolated into small groups or portrayed as superior to outsiders.
The Pope emphasized his commitment to govern the Church without succumbing to the temptations of autocratic leadership.
The inauguration was attended by notable figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Vatican announced that the Pope would later hold a private meeting with Zelensky to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, has become the 267th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
He was elected on May 8, following a career marked by significant ecclesiastical roles.
In his inaugural address, he reaffirmed continuity with Pope Francis's policies and called upon world leaders to end wars.
Having joined the Order of St. Augustine in 1977 and professing his solemn vows in 1981, he earned a doctorate in theology in 1987. His missionary work in Peru lasted eleven years, beginning in 1988. In November 2014, he was appointed as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru and was consecrated as bishop on December 12 of that year.
In April 2020, he became the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Callao, and was created a cardinal in 2023. Pope Leo XIV also serves as the president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, responsible for evaluating and recommending bishop candidates worldwide.
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