In a world of polarization and cancel culture, where each voice is clamoring to be heard, messages of peace are needed now more than ever.

Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the retired archbishop of Bombay and a former member of the “C9” advisory council created by Pope Francis, reflects on the election of Pope Leo XIV and the early direction of his pontificate.

The Holy Father addressed a throng of more than 200,000 with a tone of humility and gratitude, conscious of the enormous task the Lord has given him.