Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of "love and unity" during his inaugural mass on Sunday. Leo held his inaugural Mass on Sunday, in what marked the official start of his pontificate. It came after the Chicago native was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church on May 8,

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world leaders, royalty and tens of thousands of believers.