{"id":27146,"date":"2025-05-09T12:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27146"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:14:54","slug":"goosebumps-pope-leo-xiv-gives-his-first-speech-as-new-pontiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27146","title":{"rendered":"‘Goosebumps’: Pope Leo XIV Gives His First Speech as New Pontiff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The new pope delivered his first public message \u2014 an address that drew global attention and left many viewers visibly moved.<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV. In his first speech, he spoke about peace, unity, and continuing the work of Pope Francis. His words reached far beyond the crowd gathered below.<\/p>\n

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A netizen’s comment on Pope Leo XIV’s speech at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy, on May 8, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/ABC News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He began with the\u00a0greeting<\/a>, “Peace be with all of you,” emphasizing its universal significance.\u00a0Describing<\/a>\u00a0it as a “disarming peace” grounded in humility and perseverance, he expressed hope that it would reach individuals and families worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cardinals gather in Vatican City as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears for the first time on the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Referencing Pope Francis, he\u00a0said<\/a>, “The Pope who blessed Rome, gave his blessing to the world, to the entire world, that Easter morning. Allow me to follow up on that same blessing: God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cardinal Robert Prevost, newly elected as Pope Leo XIV, delivers his first public address from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He encouraged the faithful to\u00a0move forward without fear<\/a>, united in faith, and described Christ as a light the world continues to seek. The pope urged believers to help build bridges through dialogue and shared action, noting the Church’s role in serving those in need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pope Leo XIV faces the public crowd from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/NBC News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Leo XIV also\u00a0acknowledged his fellow cardinals<\/a>\u00a0for their trust, thanked his former diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, and\u00a0cited<\/a>\u00a0Saint Augustine, “With you I am a Christian and for you I am a bishop.” He expressed hope for a Church that is missionary, open, and close to those who suffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crowds gather at Saint Peter’s Square to witness the public appearance of Pope Leo XIV, the first American elected to the papacy | Source: YouTube\/NBC News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He concluded by marking the day of the Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii, inviting the faithful to join him in prayer for peace and guidance as he begins his mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0address<\/a>\u00a0prompted swift responses online. One viewer\u00a0wrote<\/a>,\u00a0“Goosebumps.”<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0commented<\/a>,\u00a0“His words brought actual chills… peace and unity are exactly what our world needs right now. I have hope in this new chapter for the Church.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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