Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Exhortation: "Dilexi Te"
Pope Leo XIV has released his first extensive document, "Dilexi Te," an apostolic exhortation on love for the poor.
Copies of the Italian translation of "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You") were presented at a Vatican news conference.
Pundits responded with varying degrees of thoughtfulness, some pulling lines from the document to illustrate their viewpoints, while others critiqued or praised select provisions.
The document has sparked a range of reactions, from thoughtful consideration to partisan critique.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV's "Dilexi Te" sparks varied reactions.