Pope Leo XIV begins his first full week as the Catholic Church's leader with a busy schedule, including meetings with the international press on Monday and foreign diplomats on Friday. Following his introduction on Thursday, the former Robert Francis Prevost will hold his inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18, his first public mass as Pope before a large audience. The subsequent week includes his first general audience on May 21 and a meeting with the Roman Curia on May 24. The new, Chicago-born Pope, a former missionary in Peru, is tasked with healing divisions, renewing faith, and addressing challenges like the sex abuse scandal. Many who witnessed his initial appearances are hopeful he will continue the path of his predecessor, Francis, emphasizing unity and concern for the poor. While Francis was known for a direct approach, observers anticipate Leo will use his quieter, more collaborative style on the global stage. On Sunday, Pope Leo called for an end to global conflicts, specifically mentioning Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, and in his first homily, he urged open-mindedness and listening without judgment.