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A day of firsts; Pope Leo XIV sets a new tone, but follows Francis on key issues

A day of firsts; Pope Leo XIV sets a new tone, but follows Francis on key issues

Friday was a day of firsts for the newly installed Pope Leo XIV, including his first homily and mass as pope. In the Sistine Chapel, which until Thursday was the scene of the papal conclave that selected the first-ever American pontiff, Leo called for unity among the cardinals.

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