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During this meeting, he described himself as an unworthy choice for Pope, and vowed to continue the "precious legacy" of his predecessor.
He highlighted the importance of missionary work and discussion – as well as care for those he called the "least and the rejected".
He explained he had chosen the name Leo after a 19th-century Pope known for his teaching on social justice.
The new Pope also suggested the development of artificial intelligence and other advances meant the church was necessary today for the defence of human dignity and justice.
