Overview

• Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, delivered his first Sunday Angelus from St. Peter's Basilica, emphasizing peace and justice worldwide.
• He appealed for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages, echoing his predecessor Pope Francis's advocacy for global harmony.
• Leo XIV warned of the ethical and social challenges posed by artificial intelligence, framing it as a key issue for the Church's moral guidance in the modern era.
• His choice of the name Leo XIV honors Pope Leo XIII's focus on social justice during the Industrial Revolution, linking it to contemporary challenges like AI and workers' rights.
• The formal inauguration mass for Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for next Sunday, with international dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, expected to attend.