The new Pope continues with his agenda in his early days as Bishop of Rome. Yesterday, Leo XIV directed his first prayer from Regina Coeli at 12.00 from the Vatican Apostolic Palace window. This prayer replaces Angelus during Easter time. It was a special moment in a crowded Plaza de San Pedro that brought together thousands of faithful.
The Pontiff asked for the immediate cessation of war: “Never again war. I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people. That does the possible to achieve authentic, fair and lasting peace as soon as possible. That all prisoners are released and that children can return to their families. It causes me a lot of pain that is happening in the Gaza Strip, which immediately ceases the firethat humanitarian aid is given to the exhausted civilian population and that all hostages are released. Instead, I have received with satisfaction the announcement of ceasefire between India and Pakistan “
He also wanted to remember Francisco in his message to youth: “Let’s make our invitation that Pope Francis left us in his message for this day in which he asked us to host and accompany young people. “
On the previous day, the Holy Father came to pray before Francisco’s tombhis predecessor, shortly after visiting by surprise the Augustinian sanctuary of the Virgin of the Good Council in Genazzano, on the outskirts of Rome, in his first exit since he was chosen.
Leo XIV was received with applause and screams of ‘Long live the Pope’ Of those present in the temple before kneeling and silently pray before Francisco’s tomb, who died on April 21 at age 88.