Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural mass at the Vatican, attended by around 200,000 people, including Ukrainian President Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance. He emphasized peace, reconciliation, and social justice, condemning the exploitation of nature and marginalization of the poor. He also prayed for peace in Ukraine and met privately with Zelensky. The new pope, formerly a missionary in Peru, is gaining popularity for his focus on bridging divides.
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