Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass took place on the morning of Sunday, May 18, in St Peter's Square in Rome. Having sprinkled water towards those assembled as a remembrance of baptism and heard ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives, greets the public before the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday. (Photo by Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images) ...

The spiritual leader of some 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, Pope Leo XIV began his term with a message of unity and bridge-building, urging prayer “for the whole Church, for peace in the world.” ...

Pope Leo XIV meets with president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska at the end of the Inauguration Mass In St. Peter's Square, May 18, 2025 in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV tours St. Peter's Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontificate on Sunday, May 18, 2025. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini ...

Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope. Freed from their conclave, cardinals began describing the hours and days leading ...

The Vatican also announced Leo will hold his first general audience, typically held weekly while the pope is in Rome, on May 21. More: Find out when Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration Mass will be ...

Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration Mass to mark his appointment will take place in St. Peter's Square on Sunday May 18, the Vatican said in a statement on Friday.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to ...