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Vatican & Holy See
News of the pope and the Holy See: decisions, documents, Curia appointments, journeys and key moments of the pontificate.
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The Program of Pope Leo XIV's Pontificate: Continuity and New Challenges
The new Pope Leo XIV, elected on May 8, 2025, as Robert Francis Prevost, unveiled his vision and pontifical program during his first meeting with the College of Cardinals on May 10. The first American pontiff in history, he chose a name heavy with meaning that reveals much about the direction he intends to give his pontificate
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Leon XIV's First Day and Papal Agenda: Beginning of a Historic Pontificate
The sun had barely risen over Vatican City on Friday, May 9, 2025, when excitement was already palpable in the cobblestone streets surrounding St. Peter's Square. The faithful and tourists crowded to catch a glimpse of the balcony from which Leon XIV had presented himself to the world the day before. This day marks the true beginning of the pontificate of the 267th successor to Saint Peter, the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church.