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Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful for the first time in St. Peter's Square

Politiko 2025-05-08 19:29:33

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful for the first time in St. Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV has appeared before the faithful for the first time in St. Peter's Square, giving his first apostolic blessing after being elected as the new head of the Catholic Church.

With an atmosphere of solemnity and enthusiasm, tens of thousands of pilgrims from around the world gathered in the historic square to watch the new Pope appear on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, after the white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney announced the selection.

Smiling and humble, Pope Leo XIV greeted the crowd with the traditional words "Urbi et Orbi" (To the City and the World), delivering his first message as Pope and asking for prayers for his leadership in the service of peace, unity and love.

The name "Leon" brings to mind previous popes with this name, the most famous being Leo I, declared a saint, who led the Church in the 5th century. The choice of this name perhaps signals an aspiration for spiritual strength and protection of the traditional values ​​of the faith.

This first appearance was greeted with ovations and cheers from the faithful, as the Catholic world officially enters a new era under the leadership of the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

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