Pope Leo XIV ordains 10 new priests and urges openness in ministry

11 articles · Updated · ewtnnews.com · Apr 26

The ordination took place at St. Peter’s Basilica, with eight priests for the Diocese of Rome and two for international missions in India and the Idente Missionaries.
In his homily, Pope Leo XIV called on the new priests to be welcoming, serve all people, and avoid exclusivity, emphasizing their role as 'channels, not filters' for the Church.
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