In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter is “preserving the rich heritage of the ...

With a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, speaks as he celebrates his inauguration Mass at the Vatican May 18, 2025. He is the first American pope in history. (OSV News photo/Claudia ...

Pope Leo XIV gave his inauguration Mass as the new head of the Catholic Church in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday, with world figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, attending.

Pope Leo XIV holds a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the pontiff’s inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18. Following his inauguration, Pope Leo XIV meets with ...

Leo XIV's inauguration mass began in St Peter's Square on Sunday, attended by hundreds of dignitaries including US Vice President JD Vance and tens of thousands of faithful.

An American flag is displayed as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, waves as he arrives to celebrate his ...

King Charles will not be attending Pope Leo XIV's inauguration next week, Buckingham Palace has announced. The King will not attend the newly elected Pope's ceremony in Vatican City and instead send ...

The Vatican is set for a momentous event worldwide as Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pope, is officially inaugurated. Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass will be conducted at the centre of ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first ever American pontiff, has given his first major address during his inauguration ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of faithful.

May 18th, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was formally installed as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church during a grand Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of his papacy. The first American ...

Many were in attendance, and as tradition goes — when a person is in the presence of a pope, they dress in black, except for ...