Pope Leo formally takes charge of Catholic Church with elaborate inaugural Mass

Pope Leo XIV Became Emotional as He Wore Fisherman's Ring—Here's What the Fans Think

Pope Leo XIV’s emotional inauguration stirs global reaction as he receives the papal ring, marking a new era for the Catholic Church.

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Paddy Agnew in Rome: Peace tops the agenda for Pope Leo as he uses inaugural mass to highlight wars in Ukraine and Gaza

On a bright sunny day in the Vatican yesterday, Pope Leo XIV symbolically took full possession of the seat of Saint Peter as two potent symbols of his authority, the papal ring and the pallium (stole), were bestowed on him during a lavish inaugural mass on the steps of St Peter’s Basilica.

Leo's Brother Breaks With Protocol on Historic Day

Before some 200,000 people in St. Peter's Square—a crowd that included world leaders, clergy, and supporters from his hometown of Chicago—Pope Leo XIV began his reign Sunday with a promise to ensure the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world, including peace, in the...

Leo XIV Inaugurated as 267th Pope

Pope Leo XIV offered his inaugural Mass Sunday before a crowd of 200,000 people in St. Peter’s square. Leo, formerly Robert Cardinal Prevost, is the 267th pope and the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. During the homily of his inaugural mass, which many commentators analogize to an inauguration speech, the pope mentioned the geopolitical situations in Ukraine and in Gaza. Leo called for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and…

Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and the Duke of Edinburgh, who was representing the King, were among attendees.