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With you, I am a Christian and for you, a bishop.”
He also evoked the saint who is one of the church’s most influential theologians, describing himself as a “son of Saint Augustine”, who said In some ways, it seems Leo’s symbolic message was, ‘I am not Francis’, emphasising his continuity with previous popes. Yet in his address, he clearly praised and thanked Francis, and invoked his predecessor’s emphasis on ‘synodality’: a church where all Catholics walk together,
Speed Thompson told The Conversation This identifies him first as a fellow Christian – and in that sense, not just a leader above his flock,
the University of Dayton’s Daniel Speed Thompson told The Conversation The sex offender in the collar commits two crimes: one against the body, and one against the voice,
Ukraine deeply values the Holy See’s consistent position in upholding international law, condemning the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine, and protecting the rights of innocent civilians,
Zelensky wrote following Leo XIV’s election Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?”
He can build on the progress already made and help create a Church that truly reflects the universal message of acceptance and care for all,
At this decisive moment for our country, we hope for the continued moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukraine’s efforts to restore justice and achieve a lasting peace,
May your papacy be one of building bridges and understanding between all faiths and peoples. May we see the immediate and safe return of the hostages still held in Gaza, and a new era of peace in our region and around the world,
Peace be with you all.” ... Dearest brothers and sisters, this was 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 and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you,
Leo began his statement with ... Explaining the reason behind the choice of his first words, he said ... per Forbes This is the peace of the risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions. Let us keep in our ears the weak but always brave voice of Pope Francis, who blessed Rome—the pope who blessed Rome and the world that day on the morning of Easter,
