"Already in the birth of Jesus, we glimpse the fundamental decision that would guide the entire life of the Son of God, even to his death on the cross: the decision not to leave us under the burden of sin, but to bear it himself for us, to take it upon himself. He alone could do so. At the same time, however, he showed us what we alone can do, which is to take on our own share of responsibility."
"Pope Leo XIV used his first Christmas message to call for compassion for the poor, people in war-torn areas like Ukraine, and migrants who traverse the American continent. Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, made history in May when he became the first American pope. Catholics in his hometown of Chicago cheered his selection, as did many others who had worked with him during his long career."
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost and the first American pope, delivered his first Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter's Basilica balcony. He called for Christians to accept responsibility, love their neighbor, and stand in solidarity with the weak and oppressed. He emphasized that God created humans without them and will not save without their free will to love, warning that those who do not love are lost. He urged compassion for the poor, people in war-torn areas including Ukraine, and migrants traversing the American continent. Thousands attended despite cold, rainy weather.
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