Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass attracts tens of thousands, including PM Carney
Sunday, 18 May 2025 () Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history's first American pope on Sunday, presiding over an inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes in a ceremony that blended ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will formally begin his papacy with a grand inaugural Mass at St Peter’s Square on Sunday. Tens of thousands, including US Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine’s Zelensky, will attend. The 69-year-old former missionary will receive the papal ring and...
In a historic and politically charged moment at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, shook hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska as his..
Massive crowds gather in Rome and St. Peter's Square to witness the historic inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV. The faithful and pilgrims from around the world come together for prayers, unity,..
Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice... NYTimes.com
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass to discuss the relations between their... Upworthy
Pope Leo XIV has formally begun his pontificate with an inaugural Mass in St Peter’s Square, drawing an estimated 250,000 pilgrims to witness the inauguration... Catholic Herald
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