Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission ...

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history, will be formally installed during an inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square this ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass took place on the morning of Sunday, May 18, in St Peter's Square in Rome. Having sprinkled water towards those assembled as a remembrance of baptism and heard ...

VATICAN CITY — Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Vatican City on Sunday as Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV presides over his inauguration Mass, which will ...

Numerous state guests and faithful from around the world have traveled to Rome for the solemn inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. Many royals also attended the ceremonial inauguration of the 267th Pope.

Following his inauguration, Pope Leo XIV faces a packed schedule, including taking possession of Rome's three major basilicas: St. Paul Outside the Walls on May 20, and St. John Lateran and St ...