Leo gave a prepared address and then opened the floor to any cardinal who wanted to make a comment, a different format to what previous popes have done.

Leo XIV held his first Mass as pope in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, in what was a private service for the 132 voting cardinals who elected him as the 267th leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics a day earlier.

I think what we'll see with Pope Leo is a man who wants to think first and process what is the message he wants to deli

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Its Friday, May 9 and the Cardinals (19-19) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (17-21). Erick Fedde is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Mitchell Parker for Washington. The Cardinals have won five straight games and are coming off a series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals MLB game to be played on May 10, 2025 on ESPN.

The St. Louis Cardinals come to town winners of five straight games. However, the Nats will look to continue the Red Birds road struggles. The Cardinals are 4-13 on the road this season. The Nationals are rolling out an interesting lineup tonight.