Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Leo blessing and greeting crowds in the popemobile before the ceremony

On 18 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the inauguration Mass of his pontificate, formally known as the "Mass for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome".[1] The event was attended by some 200,000 people, including many world leaders and 150 formal delegations.[2] While Leo became the Roman pontiff at the moment of his acceptance in the Sistine Chapel after being elected in the 2025 papal conclave, the inauguration celebration marked the formal beginning of his ministry as the bishop of Rome.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Coppen, Luke; Flynn, JD (18 May 2025). "Leo XIV at inauguration Mass: 'Look to Christ!'". The Pillar. Archived from the original on 18 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Bigg, Matthew Mpoke; Povoledo, Elisabetta (18 May 2025). "Pope Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass Draws World Leaders and Catholic Faithful". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
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