Homily
Homily at the Mass for the beginning of the Petrine ministry
- Date:
- May 18, 2025
- Type:
- Homily
- Location:
- St Peter's Square, Vatican
- Audience:
- Heads of state and delegations, cardinals, faithful
- Original language:
- IT
Summary
At his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV preached on Christian love and unity and on the ministry of Peter as service rather than power, appealing for a Church that walks with the poor and works for peace.
Key points
- The Petrine ministry is service, not domination.
- A call for unity in a divided world and Church.
- Closeness to the poor, migrants and those who suffer.
- An appeal for peace in ongoing conflicts.
Context
The inauguration Mass was attended by numerous heads of state and delegations. Homilies at these liturgies are read closely for the direction of a pontificate.
Sources
- Primary sourceVatican.va (Holy See) — Leo XIV — official texts, homilies, speeches and documents · Primary / official full texts
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
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