VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

Leo referred to being appointed Pope as both a cross and a blessing, and spoke of the responsibility he and the cardinals have to spread Christianity in a world that sometimes mocks faith.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American ... he said “you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed” and asked for their help to spread the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel. Vladimir Putin Sends Message ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said today that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the ...

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Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.