Pope Leo XIV championed religious life on Sunday in a public address, saying the Church has a "great need" for its priests and nuns, while young people require "credible models".
"Today brothers and sisters, I therefore have the joy of praying with you and all the people of God for vocations, especially those to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Church has such a great need for them!" said the American pope, who was elected on Thursday, adding that young people needed to be able to "look up to credible models of generous dedication to God".
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