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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
Leo was celebrating a Mass for Pentecost, one of the Church's most important holidays.
Mon Anthony Muthukunnel, the proto syncellus of Thalassery archdiocese, said at a press conference that the Vatican’s declaration will be made by Dr Leopoldo Girelli, apostolic nuncio (Vatican’s ambassador) to India, during the mass.
The new pontiff, who spent many years as a missionary in Peru, also warned against 'closing ourselves off in our small groups'.
As part of the ceremony, Leo will also formally receive two items as he takes up the papacy: a liturgical vestment known as a pallium, a strip of lambswool which represents his role as a shepherd, and a special band known as the fisherman's ring.
The Vatican has released a list of international dignitaries expected to attend the inaugural Mass
"No more war!" the pope said, repeating a frequent call of the late Pope Francis and noting the recent 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which killed some 60 million people.
The newly elected pope first visited Kochi in 2004, when he was the superior general of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA).
Pope Leo, who was born in Chicago but spent two decades as a missionary in Peru, said a few words in English before continuing his homily in fluent Italian.
"Through your role, you provide hope and guidance to millions of believers around the world in these challenging times," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.
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