The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after ...

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Pope Leo spoke fondly of his predecessor, Francis, in his first address from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.

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Recalling the day’s feast day of Our Lady of Pompeii, Pope Leo invited those present to pray a Hail Mary with him.

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"Peace be with you all," the newly elected pontiff said in Italian and Spanish from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.