In his homily, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for a merciful and free plan, warning against strategies of conquest and promoting hope in the divine plan.

During the prayer rite of the First Vespers (i.e. evening prayers) in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called for a wise and merciful plan, emphasizing that, at present, there are strategies aimed at conquering markets and influence, masked by hypocritical speeches. The Pontiff quoted the letter to the Galatians by St. Apostle Paul, highlighting a divine plan 'great and mysterious' that underlies the history of humanity. He encouraged the faithful to have hope, emphasizing that God involves the small in His plan of salvation. Additionally, the Pope referred to the Jubilee inaugurated by his predecessor, Pope Francis, and expressed the desire for Rome to respond to the needs of vulnerable citizens.