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Borneo Post
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Leo XIV gets down to business on first full week as pope
Pope Leo XIV has a packed calendar for his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics. – AFP photo VATICAN CITY (May 13): Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and prayer marked the initial days of the pontificate of the former Robert Francis Prevost, the US pope first introduced to the world from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Thursday. But the former missionary now has a packed calendar. On Monday at 11:00 am (0900 GMT) he is to be introduced to the international press inside the Vatican's vast audience hall, where pontiffs hold their general audiences. This will be followed on Friday with an audience for foreign diplomats at the Vatican. The pope's inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18 will be a far grander affair — his first public mass as pope, during which he will preside before thousands of worshippers and world leaders. The following week will see Leo's first general audience on May 21, usually a regularly scheduled event for the pope on Wednesdays. Members of the public are invited inside the Vatican for teachings and readings in different languages, after which the pope gives a blessing. Days later, on May 24, the pope will meet with the Roman Curia over which he presides, the powerful top officials and department heads running the government of the Holy See. 'Continuing Francis's path' The world is still getting to know the modest and soft-spoken pontiff born in Chicago, who spent much of his life in the priesthood as a missionary in Peru, where he holds a second citizenship. Before making him a cardinal in 2023, Francis entrusted Leo with the leadership of the powerful Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pontiff on bishop appointments. As pope, Leo will have to heal rifts within the Church, renew faith among the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and address a host of modern-day challenges — including the fallout of the global sex abuse scandal — still weighing on the two-millennia-old institution. Among the tens of thousands of faithful who came out to see him Sunday, many said they were cheered by signs that Leo would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, seeking unity in a fractured world with an attention to the world's poor. 'He gives me a lot of hope just trying to bring about the universal language of love and peace for one another, especially in such a divided world that we have today,' Christina Morey, a 31-year-old American, said. 'I love that he is both continuing Francis's path while also seeming to create his own and I'm really excited to see where that will go,' Morey said. Italian Leo Mita, 34, said that the world's first pope from the United States actually appeared to be 'a citizen of the world for rights and for peace'. Whereas Francis sometimes ruffled feathers among global leaders — and within the Vatican — with his more direct approach, Vatican watchers say Leo will tap his quieter, more collaborative style for best effect on the international stage. 'No more war!' On Sunday, Pope Leo did not shy from the turbulent geopolitical context, calling for an end to war around the globe. 'In today's dramatic scenario of a third world war… as repeatedly stated by Pope Francis, I also address the powerful of the world, repeating the ever-timely appeal: No more war!' Leo urged from the balcony. Echoing Francis, who repeatedly called for an end to wars and bloodshed across the globe, Leo appealed for a 'genuine, just and lasting peace' in Ukraine while also calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. According to a Vatican transcript of his words, Leo urged people 'to know how to listen so as not to judge, not to close doors thinking that we have all the truth and nobody else can tell us anything'.
France 24
12-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Leo XIV urges release of jailed journalists as Zelensky invites to Ukraine
Leo, the first US leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, held his introductory audience with journalists at the Vatican four days after being elected pope by cardinals. After using his first address last Thursday to call for peace around the world, Leo returned to the theme on Monday, saying peace began with communications. "Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred -- let us free it from aggression," he said. "Let us disarm words and we will help to disarm the world," he added. He offered solidarity with journalists "imprisoned for seeking and reporting the truth" and called for them to be freed. As he was speaking, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed he had invited the new pontiff to Ukraine in their first phone call. "I invited His Holiness to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers, to all our people," Zelensky said in a post on social media. Leo had appealed for a "genuine, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine as he greeted crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday. His predecessor Pope Francis, who died last month aged 88, repeatedly called for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict but never visited either country. Leo also echoed the Argentine's words by calling Sunday for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, for all hostages to be freed and humanitarian aid be sent to Gaza, concluding: "No more war!" Divided world Monday's audience at the Vatican's vast Paul VI audience hall, where the pope shook hands and exchanged a few words with assembled journalists but did not take questions, kicked off his first full week as Catholic leader. On Friday, he will have an audience for foreign diplomats, followed by an inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, which is expected to draw thousands of pilgrims. The following week will see Leo's first general audience on May 21, usually a regularly scheduled event for the pope on Wednesdays. Days later, on May 24, he will meet with the Roman Curia over which he presides, the powerful top officials and department heads running the government of the Holy See. The world is still getting to know the modest and soft-spoken pontiff born in Chicago, who spent much of his life in the priesthood as a missionary in Peru, where he holds a second citizenship. Before making him a cardinal in 2023, Francis entrusted Leo with the leadership of the powerful Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pontiff on bishop appointments. Don't 'close doors' As pope, Leo will have to heal rifts within the Church, help renew a faith that is declining in many regions and address a host of modern-day challenges, including the fallout of the global sex abuse scandal. Among the tens of thousands of faithful who came out to see him Sunday, many said they were cheered by signs that Leo would follow in the footsteps of Francis, seeking unity in a fractured world with an attention to the world's poor. "He gives me a lot of hope just trying to bring about the universal language of love and peace for one another, especially in such a divided world that we have today," said Christina Morey, a 31-year-old American. "I love that he is both continuing Francis's path while also seeming to create his own and I'm really excited to see where that will go," Morey said. Italian Leo Mita, 34, said the world's first pope from the United States actually appeared to be "a citizen of the world for rights and for peace". Whereas Francis sometimes ruffled feathers among global leaders -- and within the Vatican -- with his more direct approach, Vatican watchers say Leo will tap his quieter, more collaborative style for best effect on the international stage. According to a Vatican transcript of his words, Leo urged people "to know how to listen so as not to judge, not to close doors thinking that we have all the truth and nobody else can tell us anything".
Int'l Business Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country. Leo, the first US leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, held his introductory audience with journalists at the Vatican four days after being elected pope by cardinals. After using his first address last Thursday to call for peace around the world, Leo returned to the theme on Monday, saying peace began with communications. "Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred -- let us free it from aggression," he said. "Let us disarm words and we will help to disarm the world," he added. He offered solidarity with journalists "imprisoned for seeking and reporting the truth" and called for them to be freed. As he was speaking, Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed he had invited the new pontiff to Ukraine in their first phone call. "I invited His Holiness to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers, to all our people," Zelensky said in a post on social media. Leo had appealed for a "genuine, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine as he greeted crowds from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday. His predecessor Pope Francis, who died last month aged 88, repeatedly called for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict but never visited either country. Leo also echoed the Argentine's words by calling Sunday for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, for all hostages to be freed and humanitarian aid be sent to Gaza, concluding: "No more war!" Monday's audience at the Vatican's vast Paul VI audience hall, where the pope shook hands and exchanged a few words with assembled journalists but did not take questions, kicked off his first full week as Catholic leader. On Friday, he will have an audience for foreign diplomats, followed by an inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, which is expected to draw thousands of pilgrims. The following week will see Leo's first general audience on May 21, usually a regularly scheduled event for the pope on Wednesdays. Days later, on May 24, he will meet with the Roman Curia over which he presides, the powerful top officials and department heads running the government of the Holy See. The world is still getting to know the modest and soft-spoken pontiff born in Chicago, who spent much of his life in the priesthood as a missionary in Peru, where he holds a second citizenship. Before making him a cardinal in 2023, Francis entrusted Leo with the leadership of the powerful Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pontiff on bishop appointments. As pope, Leo will have to heal rifts within the Church, help renew a faith that is declining in many regions and address a host of modern-day challenges, including the fallout of the global sex abuse scandal. Among the tens of thousands of faithful who came out to see him Sunday, many said they were cheered by signs that Leo would follow in the footsteps of Francis, seeking unity in a fractured world with an attention to the world's poor. "He gives me a lot of hope just trying to bring about the universal language of love and peace for one another, especially in such a divided world that we have today," said Christina Morey, a 31-year-old American. "I love that he is both continuing Francis's path while also seeming to create his own and I'm really excited to see where that will go," Morey said. Italian Leo Mita, 34, said the world's first pope from the United States actually appeared to be "a citizen of the world for rights and for peace". Whereas Francis sometimes ruffled feathers among global leaders -- and within the Vatican -- with his more direct approach, Vatican watchers say Leo will tap his quieter, more collaborative style for best effect on the international stage. According to a Vatican transcript of his words, Leo urged people "to know how to listen so as not to judge, not to close doors thinking that we have all the truth and nobody else can tell us anything". The world is still getting to know the soft-spoken pontiff AFP Pope Leo XIV met with journalists and media representatives at the Vatican AFP
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pope Leo XIV Begins First Full Week with Global Outreach and Calls for Peace
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and prayer marked the initial days of the pontificate of the former Robert Francis Prevost, the US pope first introduced to the world from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Thursday. But the former missionary now has a packed calendar. On Monday at 11:00 am (0900 GMT) he is to be introduced to the international press inside the Vatican's vast audience hall, where pontiffs hold their general audiences. This will be followed on Friday with an audience for foreign diplomats at the Vatican. The pope's inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18 will be a far grander affair -- his first public mass as pope, during which he will preside before thousands of worshippers and world leaders. The following week will see Leo's first general audience on May 21, usually a regularly scheduled event for the pope on Wednesdays. Members of the public are invited inside the Vatican for teachings and readings in different languages, after which the pope gives a blessing. Days later, on May 24, the pope will meet with the Roman Curia over which he presides, the powerful top officials and department heads running the government of the Holy See. Continuing Francis's path The world is still getting to know the modest and soft-spoken pontiff born in Chicago, who spent much of his life in the priesthood as a missionary in Peru, where he holds a second citizenship. Before making him a cardinal in 2023, Francis entrusted Leo with the leadership of the powerful Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pontiff on bishop appointments. As pope, Leo will have to heal rifts within the Church, renew faith among the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and address a host of modern-day challenges -- including the fallout of the global sex abuse scandal -- still weighing on the two-millennia-old institution. Among the tens of thousands of faithful who came out to see him Sunday, many said they were cheered by signs that Leo would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, seeking unity in a fractured world with an attention to the world's poor. "He gives me a lot of hope just trying to bring about the universal language of love and peace for one another, especially in such a divided world that we have today," Christina Morey, a 31-year-old American, said. "I love that he is both continuing Francis's path while also seeming to create his own and I'm really excited to see where that will go," Morey said. Italian Leo Mita, 34, said that the world's first pope from the United States actually appeared to be "a citizen of the world for rights and for peace". Whereas Francis sometimes ruffled feathers among global leaders -- and within the Vatican -- with his more direct approach, Vatican watchers say Leo will tap his quieter, more collaborative style for best effect on the international stage. No more war! On Sunday, Pope Leo did not shy from the turbulent geopolitical context, calling for an end to war around the globe. "In today's dramatic scenario of a third world war... as repeatedly stated by Pope Francis, I also address the powerful of the world, repeating the ever-timely appeal: No more war!" Leo urged from the balcony. Echoing Francis, who repeatedly called for an end to wars and bloodshed across the globe, Leo appealed for a "genuine, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine while also calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Before addressing the crowds on Sunday, Leo celebrated mass deep beneath the basilica, the site of St Peter's tomb. Giving a homily, the new pope urged open-mindedness among people worldwide. According to a Vatican transcript of his words, Leo urged people "to know how to listen so as not to judge, not to close doors thinking that we have all the truth and nobody else can tell us anything".
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Pope Leo XIV steps onto world stage with packed debut week
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and prayer marked the initial days of the pontificate of the former Robert Francis Prevost, the US pope first introduced to the world from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Thursday. But the former missionary now has a packed calendar. On Monday at 11am (0900 GMT) he is to be introduced to the international press inside the Vatican's vast audience hall, where pontiffs hold their general audiences. This will be followed on Friday with an audience for foreign diplomats at the Vatican. The pope's inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18 will be a far grander affair – his first public mass as pope, during which he will preside before thousands of worshippers and world leaders. The following week will see Leo's first general audience on May 21, usually a regularly scheduled event for the pope on Wednesdays. Members of the public are invited inside the Vatican for teachings and readings in different languages, after which the pope gives a blessing. Days later, on May 24, the pope will meet with the Roman Curia over which he presides, the powerful top officials and department heads running the government of the Holy See. The world is still getting to know the modest and soft-spoken pontiff born in Chicago, who spent much of his life in the priesthood as a missionary in Peru, where he holds a second citizenship. Before making him a cardinal in 2023, Francis entrusted Leo with the leadership of the powerful Dicastery of Bishops, which advises the pontiff on bishop appointments. As pope, Leo will have to heal rifts within the Church, renew faith among the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and address a host of modern-day challenges – including the fallout of the global sex abuse scandal – still weighing on the two-millennia-old institution. Among the tens of thousands of faithful who came out to see him Sunday, many said they were cheered by signs that Leo would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, seeking unity in a fractured world with an attention to the world's poor. "He gives me a lot of hope just trying to bring about the universal language of love and peace for one another, especially in such a divided world that we have today," Christina Morey, a 31-year-old American, said. "I love that he is both continuing Francis's path while also seeming to create his own and I'm really excited to see where that will go," Morey said. Italian Leo Mita, 34, said that the world's first pope from the United States actually appeared to be "a citizen of the world for rights and for peace." Whereas Francis sometimes ruffled feathers among global leaders – and within the Vatican – with his more direct approach, Vatican watchers say Leo will tap his quieter, more collaborative style for best effect on the international stage. On Sunday, Pope Leo did not shy from the turbulent geopolitical context, calling for an end to war around the globe. "In today's dramatic scenario of a third world war... as repeatedly stated by Pope Francis, I also address the powerful of the world, repeating the ever-timely appeal: No more war!" Leo urged from the balcony. Echoing Francis, who repeatedly called for an end to wars and bloodshed across the globe, Leo appealed for a "genuine, just and lasting peace" in Ukraine while also calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Before addressing the crowds on Sunday, Leo celebrated mass deep beneath the basilica, the site of St Peter's tomb. Giving a homily, the new pope urged open-mindedness among people worldwide. According to a Vatican transcript of his words, Leo urged people "to know how to listen so as not to judge, not to close doors thinking that we have all the truth and nobody else can tell us anything."--AFP
