The previous Pope Leo emphasized the Catholic Church's responsibility to care for the poor and support workers' rights.

Pope Leo XIV has spoken publicly about the challenges to human dignity, justice and labor that arise from “developments in the field of artificial intelligence."

Pope Leo XIV was formally inaugurated at the Vatican. The beginning of his papacy was marked by a historic ceremony and the traditional presentation of the Fisherman’s Ring. The inauguration mass was steeped in centuries-old traditions.