Pope Leo delivers first 'Regina Caeli' prayers from St. Peter's balcony
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Pope Leo XIV held his first "Regina Caeli" prayer at the Vatican on Sunday as tens of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square.
"I wanted so much to come here in these first days of the new Ministry that the Church has given me, to carry forward this mission as Successor of Peter," the pope said. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
He also delivered a message to young Catholics regarding vocations, saying, "Do not be afraid! Welcome the Church's invitation and that of Christ the Lord!"
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