Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church
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The new pope will preside over an inauguration Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.
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Pope Leo XIV, with his American background, is likely to prioritize the Vatican’s alignment with the West in general, rather than neutrality, and may use his influence to promote peace in
But St Francis Xavier Chapel, which has a strong claim to be the oldest surviving Catholic church in sub-Saharan Africa, faces a new threat today. A three-storey building belonging to a Chinese-owned fishing company is under construction on a previously empty plot next door.
Leo, who was elected last week to succeed the late Pope Francis, has made repeated calls for peace in the early days of his papacy. His first words to crowds in St Peter's Square were "Peace be with all you".