Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

Pope Leo XIV shares hopeful message for Holy Year

Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pontiff, delivered a message of joy and honesty to thousands of seminarians in Rome on Tuesday, kicking off a weeklong celebration of Catholic clergy.

The uplifting address marked a notable shift in tone following Pope Francis’s frequent criticisms of priests and his condemnation of "clericalism".

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.