Pope Leo XIV, in his first sermon, emphasized humility. He's adopted a reserved style, unlike predecessors. This weekend, he begins a six-week vacation at Castel Gandolfo, using the time to address crucial issues. These include major Vatican appointments, financial woes (a €50-60 million deficit and €1 billion pension shortfall), handling clergy sex abuse cases like that of Father Marko Rupnik and the Becciu financial scandal, and potentially addressing the Latin Mass issue. He'll also consider AI and future papal travels, including a possible visit to Turkey.

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