US EditionThe Popemobile, a Signet Ring and a ‘betrothal:’ How Pope Leo’s Inauguration Will Unfold
- Pope Leo XIV, the first American elected to head the Roman Catholic Church, will officially begin his papacy on May 18 with a Mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
- His election on May 8 came after a conclave lasting about 24 hours, held to choose the new pope following the death of Pope Francis, who led the Church for 12 years until passing away on April 21.
- The inauguration will feature prayers in multiple languages, the pope's first ride in the white popemobile, and the formal handing over of the pallium and the fisherman's ring.
- Pope Leo XIV, known as Robert Prevost, pledged to make 'every effort' for peace, emphasizing that war is 'never inevitable', and praised his predecessor repeatedly.
- Tens of thousands are expected for the Mass, including world leaders and dignitaries, while the event signals a new papacy focusing on peace and tradition amidst global challenges.
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Before receiving the papal insignia - the pallium and a fisherman's ring made especially for him - he rode among the faithful in St. Peter's Square in the popemobile this morning.
Leo XIV's inauguration mass at the Vatican, marking the formal start of the new pope's term of office, has begun. World leaders are gathered in the front rows.
Piazza San Pietro is preparing to welcome the approximately 250 thousand faithful from all over the world who will be in Rome tomorrow to attend the Mass of the beginning of the Pontificate of Leo XIV. The celebrations will open at 10 a.m. with the greeting of the Pontiff in the crypt of the Basilica that preserves the remains of St. Peter. Then the procession will be held on the churchyard, in which the cardinals and the Holy Father will partic…
The celebrations for the official inauguration of Pope Leo XIV have begun. Guests of the State and faithful from all over the world have travelled to Rome for this purpose. The sermon of the new Pontiff is eagerly awaited.
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