Pope Leo XIV held his first private Mass with the cardinal electors

Leo I 14th was elected the 267th head of the Catholic Church yesterday. Today he held his first mass with the first two Bible readings in English and Spanish, a reflection of the new American Pope's personal history. 22 News reporter Sarah Bianame joins us live in the studio with what's next for the pontiff. Nick Sara Bishop William Burn tells 22 News the new pope has been working in the Vatican for several years now. So he believes his next steps will be settling in and getting used to a new life. Pavlio I 14th held his first private mass today with the cardinal electors. His public installation mass will be on May 18th. Bishop says people are waiting to listen to his vision and words. I'm sure be about the people about those who have no voice and also standing up for peace in our world. Bishop Burn also tells 22 News he met Pope Leo I 14th at a conference in Rome two years ago. The new pope coordinated that conference for bishops to understand their roles. After meeting him, Bishop says he is kind, welcoming, and intelligent. To welcome the new pope, St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield will celebrate him at mass on Sunday. It will be broadcast on 22 News at 10 a.m. working for you. Sarah Ben 22 News.