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I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me,
In an unscripted preface to his homily, he urged unity within the church hierarchy ... he said in English
A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity, the crisis of the family and so many other wounds that afflict our society,
he said, delivering his sermon in Italian to the College of Cardinals
Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.”
Earlier this year, he publicly disagreed with Vice President J.D. Vance over comments on Christian love, writingIt is a posthumous success for Pope Francis, with undoubtedly some different accents and embodiment of the pontifical role,
Mabille said
Help us, and each other, to build bridges through dialogue, through encounter, to come together as one people, always in peace,
he said to cheering crowds in St Peter’s SquareHe is a moderate consensus candidate who fits into a soft continuity, a gentle continuity with Pope Francis, who will not alienate conservatives. At least, he has not alienated them,
Mabille saidWe have to be pro-life at all times
he once told assembled Peruvian journalists in his fluent and modestly accented Spanish
On behalf of the Philippines, I congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States on his election as the successor of Pope Francis and leader of the 1.4-billion-strong Catholic Church,
Marcos said in a statementIf you are a victim of sexual abuse by a priest, report it,
he told Peruvian paper La Republica this monthLet us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith,
he said, according to a transcript of his speech to the College of Cardinals published by the Vatican
Together, we must try to find out how to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges, establishes dialogue, that's always open to receive — like on this piazza with open arms — to be able to receive everybody that needs our charity, our presence, dialogue and love,
Leo said in near-perfect Italian in his first comments to the worldWe need to hear more from leaders in the Church, to reject racism and seek justice,
he postedI do not think we will find in him the sometimes-divisive statements Francis had or equally virulent criticisms of liberalism,
he addedWe should not underestimate his North American origin,
he addedThe Pope's election offers an opportunity for Catholics worldwide to reaffirm their faith, a faith tested by challenges and uncertainties,
he saidWe are looking to be more welcoming and more open and to say all people are welcome in the church,
he said, but clarified that doctrinal stances
He's now the leader of an institution with 1.4 million employees... It's complicated."
As to whether Leo XIV will be a political pope, Varela Ríos was cautiousThe Church must walk with all people, especially the most vulnerable, ensuring their dignity is upheld from the womb to the end of life, as this is the heart of Christ's mission."
More recently, in 2023, while addressing clergy in Peru, he said
Pope Leo XIV has already demonstrated in some exhibitions that he tends to be a little more conservative in some of his opinions."
But Varela also noted a shift in toneIt is time to move from words to action,
he said about the "environmental crisis," emphasizing stewardship and sustainable living in a November 2024 address