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Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

Summary

In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV asked for an end to wars and led a prayer honoring the Virgin Mary at the Vatican. Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square to welcome the new Pope, the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday address at the Vatican.
  • He called for "no more war" in his message to world leaders.
  • The Pope recited the Regina Caeli prayer, which is a prayer honoring the Virgin Mary.
  • The event took place in St. Peter's Square, a large public space in Vatican City.
  • Thousands of worshippers attended and cheered for the new Pope.
  • Pope Leo XIV is the first American to become the leader of the Catholic Church, previously known as Robert Prevost.
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