Pope Leo XIV Inspires Joy and Honesty Among Seminarians

Pope Leo XIV energized thousands of seminarians on Tuesday as he launched a week-long celebration for Catholic clergy in Rome, urging them to maintain joy and honesty in their service to the church.

Transforming St. Peter's Basilica into an inspiring gathering, the event saw seminarians waving flags and expressing their enthusiasm for Leo's uplifting message. This contrasted with Pope Francis' previous criticisms of clericalism within the clergy.

As the church faces declining numbers of clergy, Leo's message aims to inspire seminarians worldwide, while also incorporating concerns raised by Francis about accompanying the poor and combating 'throwaway culture.'

(With inputs from agencies.)