Pope Leo XIV presided over the general audience in St. Peter's Square Photo: Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Publication of Pope Leo XIV’s First Book

In his first addresses, the American Pope conveyed to all some of his priorities: the primacy of God, communion in the Church, and the pursuit of peace. He emphasized the fundamental and irreplaceable commitment of those who exercise a ministry of authority in the Church: to disappear so that Christ may remain, to make oneself small so that He may be known and glorified.