Pope Leo XIV's First Address: A Message of Peace to 150,000

Vatican City buzzed with excitement on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV delivered his first-ever Sunday address from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. An estimated 150,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square to hear the Pope's message, which included a surprise rendition of the Regina Caeli. "It was truly a remarkable moment," said CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb, who reported live from the scene. "The atmosphere was one of incredible joy and celebration." The Pope's address also contained a powerful call for an end to war, a message that resonated deeply with the assembled crowd. "No more war," he declared, according to Lamb. The event marked a historic moment, not only for the Pope's first Sunday address but also for the sheer scale of the gathering and the palpable sense of hope and unity it engendered. This historic event underscores the significant role of the Catholic Church in global affairs and the Pope's commitment to peace.