Pope Leo XIV Christmas Message: 24 Hours of World Peace

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* Pope Leo ⁢XIV celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass at the ⁣Vatican. He ⁤is the first American pope, leading 1.4 billion Catholics.
* The Mass‌ focused on themes of “faith, charity and ⁣hope.” Pope Leo XIV criticized a “distorted ​economy” that treats people as commodities.
* He addressed a crowd of about 5,000 people who were watching on outdoor⁤ screens due to rainy​ weather. he acknowledged⁤ St. Peter’s basilica wasn’t large enough to accommodate everyone.
* Pope Leo XIV is described⁣ as⁣ having a more discreet and⁤ moderate style compared to‍ his predecessor, Pope francisco, who⁢ died in‍ April.
* The Mass was⁣ attended by around 6,000 faithful, along with Church‌ officials and diplomats.
* The ceremony included ⁣traditional elements like music and placing a statue of ‍the baby Jesus in a cradle.
* The text also references another article about Pope Leo XIV lamenting abuses in the church and calling for better training for priests.