Pope Leo XIV lays a white rose on the tomb of the late Pope Francis

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : Among the Church priorities championed by Francis, Leo said he intended to uphold 'loving care for the least and the rejected' and his 'courageous and trusting dialogue with the contemporary world in its various components and realities' (Pictured: Pope Leo XIV arriving at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major) Leo told cardinals he chose his papal name as a homage to Leo XIII, a 19th-century pontiff who had defended workers' rights (Pictured: Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major) Leo is the first Augustinian pope, a religious order with a strong focus on missionary outreach and community, which experts say encourages collaboration and discussion before decision-making.
48% : Leo told cardinals he chose his papal name as a homage to Leo XIII, a 19th-century pontiff who had defended workers' rights.
39% : Leo plans to meet with foreign diplomats to the Vatican next week.

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