US EditionPope Leo XIV Takes His First Popemobile Ride Through St. Peter's Square Ahead of Installation
- Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, took his inaugural popemobile ride through St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025, ahead of his installation Mass in Vatican City.
- His election on May 8 followed a quick 24-hour conclave amid polarization in the Catholic Church, especially in the United States, highlighting the significance of his call for unity.
- At the Mass attended by about 150,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs, princes, and dignitaries, Leo received the pallium and fisherman's ring as symbols of his papacy.
- Pope Leo committed to leading with love and fostering unity, urging that the Church's primary goal be to embody harmony and fellowship, and he also prayed for peace in Ukraine and assistance for those suffering from hunger in Gaza.
- The event drew tight security and a large international presence, while Americans celebrated the historic moment as a sign of inclusion for their community in the global church.
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The editors discuss the first days of the pontificate of Leo XIV, the first American pope. Then, a report on the pope’s brothers. Rusty Reno, editor Dan Hitchens, and Virginia Aabram join Julia Yost. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Image via AP/Andrew Medichini The post The Popecast appeared first on First Things.
Pope Leo XIV takes first ride in popemobile, offers message of healing at inaugural Mass
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before an estimated 200,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs and princes.
Pope Leo XIV greets thousands in first popemobile ride on morning of inaugural Mass
VATICAN CITY // An hour ahead of his inaugural Mass May 18, Pope Leo XIV took his first journey in the open-air popemobile through St. Peter’s… The post Pope Leo XIV greets thousands in first popemobile ride on morning of inaugural Mass appeared first on CatholicVote org.
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Appeal for Gaza and for peace. 'In Gaza children and families reduced to hunger'. Remember Francis and he is moved by the Fisherman's Ring on his finger. Before the mass in papamobile among the faithful the squares. Out protocol the hug to the brother. For Prevost possible meeting tomorrow with Vance (ANSA)
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