Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Describing the different intentions that the Good Shepherd and thieves have towards Christ’s sheep, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the faithful to ask themselves, “Whom do we want to guide us in life?”

Pope Leo XIV ordained ten deacons to the priesthood during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning (booklet, video) and offered three secrets of priestly life in his homily.

“We are grateful the lives of the President, those who protect him, and everyone in attendance last night were spared from serious harm,” said Archbishop Coakley. “Let us all pray for our elected leaders and public officials that they may receive God’s blessings.”

“Because human life is a precious gift, there is no room for violence of any kind in our society,” Archbishop Coakley added.

Pope Leo XIV today recalled the fortieth anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history.