But God never intended for us to live in a constant state of anxiety and worry. Finding peace in God when life feels overwhelming isn’t about pretending the hard things aren’t real.

"Peace be with you all," the newly elected pontiff said in Italian and Spanish from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. ... It comes from God, God who loves us all unconditionally.

CHICAGO — Below is the text of the remarks Pope Leo XIV delivered to the world from the Central Loggia of St Peter’s Basilica, as provided by The Vatican:Peace be with you! Dearest brothers ...

The Peace Of God. As a result of being reconciled to God, man begins to experience in his own heart the peace of God (cf. 2 Cor. 13:11; Rom. 12:18). This peace grows within us as one of the fruits ...

Breaking Down Pope Leo XIV's first remarks from St. Peter's Balcony 03:55. In his first address Thursday, Pope Leo XIV spoke of peace, building bridges and helping people who are suffering. The ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary ...

This is the peace of the risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions.

Peace be with you,” Leo said in his opening lines. The identity of the new Pope was announced just over an hour after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Peace be with you. Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God.

Peace be with you! This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering. It comes from God, God who loves us all unconditionally.

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church.