The new pope, Pope Leo XIV, reaffirmed his commitment to Francis' reforms and spoke of the need to continue dialog with the modern world

In his first meeting with the cardinals, Pope Leo XIV stressed the importance of continuing Francis' reforms, leaving a "precious legacy". He urged the prelates to renew their commitment to the changes decided at the Second Vatican Council, including the celebration of the liturgy in local languages. The new pope mentioned contemporary challenges, such as artificial intelligence, and emphasized the need for dialogue with other religions. He also addressed the situation of Catholics in China, stressing the importance of maintaining dialog under conditions of oppression.