Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass in the Sistine Chapel | EWTN News Nightly

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Pope Leo XIV has officially begun his papacy and celebrated his first Mass as the new Bishop of Rome in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected just a day earlier. Breaking with tradition, the new pope opened his homily in English, offering a message of unity, friendship, and faith. Switching to Italian, he continued, saying that we are all called to bear witness to our faith in Christ. The historic moment was met with joy by the faithful in Rome and abroad, as pilgrims and Church leaders reflected on his unique background as the first pope from America as well as a citizen of Peru. His message of peace and unity signals a hopeful beginning for Catholics around the world. EWTN Vatican journalist Valentina Di Donato has more. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf