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How Pope Leo XIV's first homily may be setting the tone for his papacy

By Jason DeRose

Published May 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM CDT

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Friday morning, newly-elected Pope Leo XIV led his first public mass as head of the Catholic Church:

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Jason DeRose

Jason DeRose is the Western Bureau Chief for NPR News, based at NPR West in Culver City. He edits news coverage from Member station reporters and freelancers in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii. DeRose also edits coverage of religion and LGBTQ issues for the National Desk.