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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
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Read Pope Leo XIV's first address
In his first address Thursday, Pope Leo XIV spoke of peace, building bridges and helping people who are suffering. The themes of his speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis, whom Leo XIV thanked in his remarks. Standing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica with a large crowd of people in St. Peter's square, Leo XIV spoke in both Italian and Spanish. Here's a translation of his speech: Peace be with you all! Dearest brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families, to all people, wherever they are, to all peoples, to the whole earth. Peace be with you! This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarmed peace and a disarming, humble and persevering peace. It comes from God, God who loves us all unconditionally. We still keep in our ears that weak but always courageous voice of Pope Francis blessing Rome. The Pope who blessed Rome gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world, that morning of Easter Day. Allow me to follow up on that same blessing: God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail! We are all in God's hands. Therefore, without fear, united hand in hand with God and among ourselves, let us move forward. We are disciples of Christ. Christ precedes us. The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the bridge to be reached by God and his love. Help us too, and then each other to build bridges, with dialogue, with encounter, uniting us all to be one people always in peace. Thank you Pope Francis! I also want to thank all my brother cardinals who have chosen me to be the Successor of Peter and to walk together with you, as a united Church always seeking peace, justice, always trying to work as men and women faithful to Jesus Christ, without fear, to proclaim the Gospel, to be missionaries. I am a son of Saint Augustine, an Augustinian, who said: "with you I am a Christian and for you a bishop." In this sense we can all walk together toward that homeland that God has prepared for us. To the Church of Rome, a special greeting. We must seek together how to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving, like this square, with open arms. All, all those who need our charity, our presence, dialogue and love. And if you will allow me a word, greetings to everyone and especially to my dear diocese of Chiclayo, in Peru, where a faithful people accompanied their bishop, shared their faith and gave so much, so much to continue to be a faithful Church of Jesus Christ. To all of you, brothers and sisters of Rome, of Italy, of the whole world, we want to be a synodal Church, a Church that walks, a Church that always seeks peace, that always seeks charity, that always tries to be close especially to those who suffer. Today is the day of the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii. Our Mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close, help us with her intercession and her love. So I would like to pray with you. Let us pray together for this new mission, for the whole Church, for peace in the world and let us ask this special grace to Mary, our Mother. Did the conclave pick a front-runner to be new pope? Here are some of the front-runners to be the next pope World awaits new pope after conclave's vote
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
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Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV's first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace and connections to the world. The new pope stood and admired the huge, cheering crowd after stepping out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. "This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May the peace be with you," Leo said in Italian, before taking a break amid cheers. "This is the peace of the risen Christ." The pope offered his regards for his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away a day after Easter. MORE: What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope "We remember in our ears that weak but always courageous voice of Pope Francis that blessed Rome … gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world that morning, on Easter Day. Allow me to follow up on that same blessing. God loves us. God loves you all. And evil will not prevail," Leo said. "We are all in the hands of God," he added. Pope Leo spoke about the community going forward "hand and hand with God," stressed unity and community, and encouraged followers to continue Francis' mission. "The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the bridge to be reached by God and his love," he said. "We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming," Leo added. Pope Leo, who did missionary work in South America, paid tribute to the people of Peru as well as the citizens of Rome. The new pope also thanked the cardinals who elected him as Francis' successor, before reciting the "Hail Mary" prayer. ABC News' Julia Jacobo, Phoebe Natanson and Camilla Alcini contributed to this report. Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff originally appeared on
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
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Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV's first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace and connections to the world. The new pope stood and admired the huge, cheering crowd after stepping out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. "This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May the peace be with you," Leo said in Italian, before taking a break amid cheers. "This is the peace of the risen Christ." The pope offered his regards for his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away a day after Easter. MORE: What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope "We remember in our ears that weak but always courageous voice of Pope Francis that blessed Rome … gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world that morning, on Easter Day. Allow me to follow up on that same blessing. God loves us. God loves you all. And evil will not prevail," Leo said. "We are all in the hands of God," he added. Pope Leo spoke about the community going forward "hand and hand with God," stressed unity and community, and encouraged followers to continue Francis' mission. "The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the bridge to be reached by God and his love," he said. "We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming," Leo added. Pope Leo, who did missionary work in South America, paid tribute to the people of Peru as well as the citizens of Rome. The new pope also thanked the cardinals who elected him as Francis' successor, before reciting the "Hail Mary" prayer. ABC News' Julia Jacobo, Phoebe Natanson and Camilla Alcini contributed to this report. Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff originally appeared on
08-05-2025
- Politics
Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV's first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace and connections to the world. The new pope stood and admired the huge, cheering crowd after stepping out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. "This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May the peace be with you," Leo said in Italian, before taking a break amid cheers. "This is the peace of the risen Christ." The pope offered his regards for his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away a day after Easter. "We remember in our ears that weak but always courageous voice of Pope Francis that blessed Rome … gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world that morning, on Easter Day. Allow me to follow up on that same blessing. God loves us. God loves you all. And evil will not prevail," Leo said. "We are all in the hands of God," he added. Pope Leo spoke about the community going forward "hand and hand with God," stressed unity and community, and encouraged followers to continue Francis' mission. "The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the bridge to be reached by God and his love," he said. "We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming," Leo added. Pope Leo, who did missionary work in South America, paid tribute to the people of Peru as well as the citizens of Rome. The new pope also thanked the cardinals who elected him as Francis' successor, before reciting the "Hail Mary" prayer.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Roseville teen missing since Easter morning, search continues
The Brief 17-year-old Salena Fleenor is missing after running away from home on Easter. She has been away from home for 10 days. Tips have come in that she may have been seen as recently as Tuesday, April 29. ROSEVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Roseville teen is missing after her mom says she ran away from home early Easter morning. 17-year-old Salena Fleenor had run away before, according to her mother, Christina Harcus, but it was only for a couple of days at most. "This is 10 days. This is 10 days without anything," she said. "And especially her being such a young lady and very pretty, anybody can take advantage of that. And that's what I'm mostly concerned and afraid of. That something's happened to her." Police say she was last seen when a Lyft driver dropped her off at the Rivers Edge Trailer Park in Clinton Township on Easter morning. "The last known spot was her being dropped off there, and that was Easter Day at 10 a.m.," she said. Since FOX 2 has been in the area, tips have come in that she may have been seen as recently as Tuesday, April 29. Her family's message: "I love you and I want you to come back home, please. Just come home, call somebody, I don't care, please just come home," her mom said.
