By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-pope-leo-xiv-addresses-st-peters-square-for-the-first-time Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Pope Leo XIV addresses St. Peter’s Square for the first time World May 8, 2025 4:58 PM EDT In his first words, Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you.” Watch in our video player above. From the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, he recalled that he was an Augustinian priest, but a Christian above all, and a bishop, “so we can all walk together.” READ MORE: Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pontiff He spoke in Italian and then switched to Spanish, recalling his many years spent as a missionary and then archbishop of Chiclayo, Peru. Find more of our coverage READ MORE: How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know READ MORE: How does the movie ‘Conclave’ compare to the real thing? Here’s what experts say WATCH: As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face READ MORE: What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
In his first words, Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you.” Watch in our video player above. From the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, he recalled that he was an Augustinian priest, but a Christian above all, and a bishop, “so we can all walk together.” READ MORE: Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pontiff He spoke in Italian and then switched to Spanish, recalling his many years spent as a missionary and then archbishop of Chiclayo, Peru. Find more of our coverage READ MORE: How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know READ MORE: How does the movie ‘Conclave’ compare to the real thing? Here’s what experts say WATCH: As the conclave begins, a look at difficult issues the next pope will face READ MORE: What we can learn from the new pope’s choice of name We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now