Houston Mass Celebrates New Pope Leo XIV's Message of Peace

Papal Election and Message of Peace

• 🇻🇦 The Vatican hosted a mass where the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, addressed journalists.
• 🕊️ Pope Leo XIV called for communication to be a tool for peace, emphasizing free speech while cautioning against division.
• 🗣️ He advocated for amplifying the voices of the unheard and called for the release of imprisoned journalists worldwide.
• 🇺🇦 The Pope also prayed for an end to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and between India and Pakistan, stating, "Never again war, no more wars."

Houston's Co-Cathedral Mass

• 📍 In Houston, a special mass was held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in honor of Pope Leo XIV.
• 🎤 The mass was celebrated by Archbishop Joe Vasquez, the new leader of the Archdiocese.
• 💬 Archbishop Vasquez highlighted Pope Leo XIV's American background and his significant message of peace.

Cardinal DiNardo's Role

• 🇮🇹 Cardinal DiNardo remains in Rome after participating in the papal conclave.
• 🗓️ He will stay in Rome until Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass on Sunday and will be interviewed later in the week.