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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

Leo uses first speech as pope to condemn war

Leo XIV United States Volodymyr Zelenksyy
  • Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, delivered his inaugural address to a crowd of approximately 250,000 in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
  • He emphasised unity and communion as central pillars of the Catholic Church and condemned autocrats who cause war and unrest.
  • The inauguration ceremony included a symbolic popemobile ride and the presentation of the pallium and fisherman's ring, signifying Leo's role as successor to St. Peter.
  • Dignitaries present included US Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
  • Mr Zelensky's presence sparked hopes for further peace talks in Rome following his meeting with US President Donald Trump at Pope Francis's funeral.

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Pope Leo takes aim at ‘autocrats’ during inaugural mass in front of tens of thousands of well-wishers

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