18-05-2025
Pope Leo gives inaugural mass at St Peter's square: follow live
In his homily, Pope Leo said, 'Brothers and sisters, I would like that our first great desire be for a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world. In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth's resources and marginalises the poorest.'
Pope Leo is delivering his homily, starting by quoting Saint Augustine: 'Lord, you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you'. He said: 'In these days, we have experienced intense emotions. The death of Pope Francis filled our hearts with sadness.'
As he paused, the crowd applauded.
