Mass of Thanksgiving held at St. Louis Cathedral for Pope Leo XIV

Catholics celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — People attending mass in New Orleans say they were filled with joy the moment Pope Leo XIV walked onto the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica. Some went on to express that he was the correct pick to lead the Catholic Church. "It's just a beautiful time to be Catholic," said Cyndi Lucky. Friday, May 9, New Orleans Catholics joined Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Louis Cathedral to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo…

Evansville Diocese holding mass for Pope Leo

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Diocese of Evansville will host a mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Friday. The mass will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Saint Benedict Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue. It will be officiated by Bishop Joseph Siegel, who tells Eyewitness News he met Pope Leo ten years ago at a fundraising dinner, and was impressed by his kindness. The diocese says all are welcome to attend.

Pope Leo XIV’s great-grandmother was baptized in St. Louis Cathedral in 1840

In an exclusive to Fox 8, Archdiocese of New Orleans Archive Director Katherine Beeman shared that she’s uncovered that Pope Leo XIV’s great-grandmother was baptized in St. Louis Cathedral in 1840.

Mass of Thanksgiving held at St. Louis Cathedral for Pope Leo XIV

The first American Pope was elected to lead the Catholic Church on Thursday, and the Catholic Community in New Orleans are celebrating with a mass Friday.

Ugandan Catholics celebrate first thanksgiving Mass for Pope Leo XIV

Catholics in Kampala Archdiocese, Uganda, joined the global Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV with a special thanksgiving Mass held at Lugaba Cathedral. Read all

Chicago mass of Thanksgiving for election of Pope Leo XIV

Chicago's cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on Friday morning.