Vatican City • At a Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday attended by the cardinals who had elected him their leader the day before, Pope Leo XIV spelled out his missionary vision for the church. But first he told the cardinals that his leadership would continue to depend on them.

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.