Bishop of Madison previews Pope Leo's first Angelus blessing

MADISON (WKOW) — As Saint Peter’s Square prepares to welcome thousands for Pope Leo XIV’s first Angelus blessing, Catholic leaders around the world are paying close attention. Bishop Donald J. Hying of the Diocese of Madison says the tradition of the Angelus blessing is more than symbolic. He explains during the blessing, people often look for signals of a new pope’s leadership.\"Every Sunday that the Pope is in the Vatican, he appears at the window of his study, and gives a little address on a particular subject. Sometimes he comments on contemporary world events, sometimes it's a spiritual reflection, and in ..