In photos: World leaders gather for Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass
Sunday, 18 May 2025 () Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural mass on Sunday before a crowd of some 200,000 people. The big picture: Leo — with world leaders, religious delegations and faithful alike watching — evoked some messages reminiscent of his predecessor Pope Francis and called for love and unity. In the crowd…
More than 40 world leaders and royals will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass this Sunday at St Peter’s Square. Heads of state, prime ministers, and royalty from across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia are set to witness the formal start of the first US pope’s papacy. Among the...
Around 200,000 people including world leaders US Vice President JD Vance and Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky gather at the Vatican for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. During the mass the..
Residents of Chilcayo, Peru gather overnight as they prepare to celebrate the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. The US-born pontiff was made bishop of the city in 2014, after two decades of work as a..
"The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together," says Pope Leo XIV, offering to mediate peace between the leaders of countries at war. "I will make every effort so that peace may..
Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries attending the Mass in St. Peter’s Square. It marks the start of the pontificate of the first American to lead... NYTimes.com
Leaders from around the world will be in attendance, including Vice President JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Peruvian President Dina... NPR
Sunday, 18 May 2025 ()
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