Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to the College of Cardinals, invoked the legacies of Popes Francis and Leo XIII. He highlighted the Church's response to the new industrial revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence, echoing Leo XIII's Rerum novarum. The Pope described his election as a 'paschal event' following the death of Pope Francis, praising his predecessor's legacy of service. He emphasized the importance of synodality, care for the poor, and engaging with the world, reiterating the path set by Vatican II and Pope Francis, calling for prayer and commitment to spread faith and love.

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