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Pope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Vision for Justice and Global Unity

The first American pope was inaugurated on May 18, addressing 200,000 attendees and world leaders with a call to confront inequality and environmental exploitation.

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Les images du premier bain de foule de Léon XIV dans sa papamobile sur la place Saint-Pierre
À Kinshasa, lors de son voyage en 2023, le pape François avait galvanisé la jeunesse congolaise. Deux ans plus tard, l’Afrique attend du pape Léon XIV qu’il poursuive cette dynamique. 
JD Vance, Zelensky, Felipe VI... La messe inaugurale du pape Léon XIV en images

Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV officially began his papacy during a solemn inauguration Mass at St. Peter’s Square, receiving the pallium and Fisherman’s ring as symbols of his authority.
  • Around 200,000 faithful and over 150 delegations of global leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, attended the ceremony.
  • In his inaugural homily, the pope criticized economic systems that harm the planet and marginalize the poor, reinforcing his commitment to social justice and environmental stewardship.
  • Italian authorities deployed extensive security measures, including 5,000 law enforcement officers and advanced anti-drone systems, to ensure safety during the event.
  • Leo XIV’s pontificate will continue with his installation at Saint John Lateran on May 25, completing his assumption of the role of Bishop of Rome.