New Pope Leo spoke about world war fears Sunday from his Vatican window. The first American pope waved at huge crowds below as people cheered loudly. He reminded everyone about World War II, killing sixty million people eighty years ago. He begged world leaders to stop fighting today. He asked for peace in Ukraine and Gaza with freedom for all hostages.
People traveled far to see this Chicago-born church leader who spent years helping poor people in Peru. Groups sang songs, waiting for him to appear on the famous balcony. Leo prayed near Saint Peter's tomb before talking to the crowds outside. He told church workers he needed their help badly during these hard times. His simple ways match those of Pope Francis, who died last month at age eighty-eight.
People traveled far to see this Chicago-born church leader who spent years helping poor people in Peru. Groups sang songs, waiting for him to appear on the famous balcony. Leo prayed near Saint Peter's tomb before talking to the crowds outside. He told church workers he needed their help badly during these hard times. His simple ways match those of Pope Francis, who died last month at age eighty-eight.
