He continued: “I was born in the United States, my family is still in the United States. Speaking of what he loves about America, Pope Leo said: “So many things…what America stands for, the sense of freedom, the sense of opportunity, the sense of having invited, for generations, people from around the world to be part of America.” An American flag is displayed as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves as he arrives to celebrate his inauguration Mass at the Vatican May 18, 2025. Pope Leo confirmed that he has this in mind without giving a date, saying, “They will see me there.” “We must recognize that we can all truly participate in a society that loves peace, seeks peace, and accepts one another despite our differences,” Pope Leo said.