Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural mass in the Sistine Chapel, expressing a desire for the Roman Catholic Church to illuminate the world's darkness. Elected in a swift conclave, he began his homily in English, quoting psalms to emphasize marvels that God has done for all. Transitioning to Italian, he spoke about the churchâs focus on holiness rather than architectural grandeur. He acknowledged the challenges of evangelization in a world that often views Christianity as outdated or absurd, stressing the importance of missionary work in such environments.
Pope Leo XIV expressed hope to lead a church that illuminates the world's darkness, emphasizing the need for missionary outreach in seemingly absurd contexts for faith.
In his first mass, Leo highlighted the church's judgment based on the holiness of its members, not the grandeur of its buildings.
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