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Pope Leo XIV Officially Begins Pontificate with Inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square

The first American pope was formally inaugurated with a multilingual liturgy attended by tens of thousands and global leaders, marking a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 'messa di intronazione,' his first mass as pontiff, in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025.
  • The ceremony was attended by tens of thousands of faithful and over 150 delegations, including prominent political and Christian leaders from around the world.
  • Key participants included Italian President Sergio Mattarella, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
  • The mass featured multilingual elements, including Latin, Italian, Spanish, English, and a Gospel reading in Greek, emphasizing the Church's global reach.
  • Pope Leo XIV received the pallium and fisherman’s ring, symbolic of his role as shepherd and leader, from three cardinals representing different clerical orders.