Read Pope Leo XIV's first address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica

In his first address Thursday, Pope Leo XIV spoke of peace, building bridges and helping people who are suffering.

The themes of his speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis, whom Leo XIV thanked in his remarks.

Standing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica with a large crowd of people in St. Peter's square, Leo XIV spoke in both Italian and Spanish. Here's a translation of his speech: