Papal Reflections Spotlights

A nutshell of the Conclave

The Cardinal Electors assembled in prayerful contemplation, turning their gaze toward the luminous Face of Christ, the Head of the Church. In this sacred search, they discerned the countenance of the Good Shepherd mirrored in their own midst, asking where the imprint of Christ might be most clearly seen among them. In docile surrender to […]

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Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms

The motto Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects this Augustinian tradition: In Illo uno unum, which means “In the One, we are one.” The phrase is taken from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127, where he explains that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.” In a 2023 interview with […]

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“…I chose to take the name Leo XIV…”

Dear Brother Cardinals, I greet all of you with gratitude for this meeting and for the days that preceded it. Days that were sad because of the loss of the Holy Father Pope Francis and demanding due to the responsibilities we confronted together, yet at the same time, in accordance with the promise Jesus himself […]

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Record of the acceptance of the Roman Pontiff and the name he took, drawn up by the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations with the function of notary.  

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First Homily of Pope Leo XIV to the College of Cardinals

Today, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as the Roman Pontiff  with the College of Cardinals, below is the full text of his homily. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Mt 16:16). In these words, Peter, asked by the Master, together with the other disciples, about his faith in him, […]

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