Pope Leo XIV warns against allure of 'money', 'power’ in first Mass

A day after becoming the first North American head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel Friday. In his homily, he said he hoped to bring light to "the dark nights of the world" and deplored a "lack of faith" and the pursuit of "technology, money, success, power, or pleasure". Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

May 9, 2025 - 17:00
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Pope Leo XIV warns against allure of 'money', 'power’ in first Mass
A day after becoming the first North American head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel Friday. In his homily, he said he hoped to bring light to "the dark nights of the world" and deplored a "lack of faith" and the pursuit of "technology, money, success, power, or pleasure". Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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