Pope Leo XIV signals orthodoxy to diplomats, urges ‘truth, justice and peace’

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Pope Leo XIV quietly reaffirmed orthodox Catholic teachings on family, abortion, and social justice in his first audience with world diplomats at the Vatican.

The pontiff addressed ambassadors from around the world at Clementine Hall on Friday, seeming to quash any hopes from the reformist wing of the Catholic Church that he might reexamine key doctrines.

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