Home Rolling File Rolling File ‘Peace be with you.’ Pope Leo speaks to the world for the first time From the Conclave day 2 - Live updates series “Greetings brothers and sisters,” Leo says in his first words to the world. “This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May peace be with you.” Updated 7 hrs ago May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email By Mark ColleyStaff Reporter “Greetings brothers and sisters,” Leo says in his first words to the world. “This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May peace be with you.”“Help yourselves and help one another,” Leo says, “for building bridges and for a dialogue, for being a people always in peace.”Leo calls for Catholicism to be “a church that searches for peace and to help those that are in need.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Mark Colley is a Toronto-based general assignment reporter for the Star. 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