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Coverage dated May 17, 2025

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes sign of peace in world

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In the days since his historic election, Leo has already sketched out some of his key priorities as pope, emphasizing a message of peace.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs and princes.

  2. NBC New York

    Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes sign of peace in world (opens NBC New York)

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    In the days since his historic election, Leo has already sketched out some of his key priorities as pope, emphasizing a message of peace.

  3. KAGS Bryan

    Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world (opens KAGS Bryan)

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    The 69-year-old pope offered a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before 150,000 people, presidents, patriarchs and princes.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    As Pope Leo is formally inaugurated, he calls for unity, peace in a polarized Catholic Church and world (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity and peace at a time of polarization in the Catholic Church and the wider world, with leaders including Vice President Vance and Ukraine's Zelensky in attendance.

  5. Breitbart News

    Pope Leo XIV Calls for Church 'Unity' to Promote Peace in the World (opens Breitbart News)

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    During his Inaugural Mass, Pope Leo XIV called for a "united Church" to foster peace and to "walk towards God and love one another".

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