The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after ...

"Peace be with you all," the newly elected pontiff said in Italian and Spanish from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

We cannot walk in step with Jesus if we do not know what He is saying. The Bible is more than an ancient book—it is God’s voice for our daily lives.

Today is the day of the Supplicatio [Plea] to Our Lady of Pompei. Our blessed mother Mary always wants to walk with us, be close to us, she always wants to help us with her intercession and her love.