Name: New Pontiff makes first international call
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Description: Pope Leo XIV today appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican for his first ever Regina Coeli address, as head of the Catholic Church. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square and countless others following from around the world he echoed the cry for peace, also made by his predecessor, Pope Francis.

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Pope Leo XIV today appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican for his first ever Regina Coeli address, as head of the Catholic Church. Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square and countless others following from around the world he echoed the cry for peace, also made by his predecessor, Pope Francis.

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