Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus' apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.

An American flag is displayed as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, waves as he arrives to celebrate his ...

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Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, greeting the tens of thousands of people ...

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Sunday's mass began inside St. Peter’s Basilica before moving to the chapel of the Tomb of Saint Peter. There, the new pontiff paused to pray and incense the area before the procession continues to ...

Leo, the first American and second Latin American pope, celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican after waving to the faithful on the popemobile.

With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the “Regina ...

Watch Pope Leo XIV address crowds from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in his first appearance as the new Catholic leader.