Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, calling for reflection on the blessings received through faith. With a message delivered in English and Italian, he urged cardinals to serve in a world that often mocks Christianity. Highlighting current societal issues like the crisis of family and human dignity, Leo emphasized the importance of missionary outreach in environments that challenge faith. His homily called for unity and perseverance in spreading the Gospel despite opposition and skepticism.
I want to repeat the words from the Responsorial Psalm: 'I will sing a new song to the Lord, because He has done marvels,' and indeed, not just with me but with all of us.
Even today, there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak and unintelligent. Yet, precisely for this reason, they are the places where our missionary outreach is desperately needed.
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