The appointment of Leo XIV as pope comes amid the Vatican's financial crisis, marked by dwindling global donations and significant pension fund deficits. Insiders have indicated that Leo, previously a head of the bishop's dicastery, was chosen for his management skills to tackle these financial issues. In his inaugural address, Leo emphasized a commitment to continue Pope Francis's direction for a more modern, mission-driven church that prioritizes closeness to the marginalized, underlining core themes from Francis's 2013 document, "Evangelii Gaudium."
Leo is viewed as a sharp manager by the cardinals, a needed detail man to address the Vatican's financial crisis.
Leo XIV pledged to follow in Francis's footsteps, emphasizing modernization and cooperation among church leaders.
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