Pope Leo XIV in first Sunday blessing calls for peace: "Never again war"
Pope Leo XIV in first Sunday blessing calls for peace: "Never again war"

Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St Peter’s Square next week.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the key claims regarding Pope Leo XIV's election and his call for peace being supported by multiple sources. The claim of him being the first U.S.-born pope is also verified. There is minimal bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Pope Leo XIV in first Sunday blessing calls for peace: "Never again war".
- Verification Source #1: Supports the idea of the Pope calling for peace.
- Verification Source #4: Supports the idea of a Pope calling for peace.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the idea of a Pope giving a blessing.
- Claim:** Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St Peter's Square next week.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) election.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S. Pope.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions the Pope's first Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Square.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "The new pope Leo XIV is scheduled to deliver his first Sunday… Peter's Square?" This supports the claim of the Pope delivering his first Sunday blessing.
- Verification Source #3: "The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church extends its warmest congratulations to Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) on his election as the 267th…" This confirms the election of Pope Leo XIV.
- Verification Source #4: "... first time a U.S. cardinal has ever been named pope... Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church." This supports the claim that Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope.
- Verification Source #5: "FIRST AMERICAN POPE, it's Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV." This supports the claim that Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope.
- Verification Source #2: Does not cover the claims made in the article.