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Pope Leo XIV Officially Installed as First American Pontiff

In a grand ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV assumes leadership of the Catholic Church, signaling a new era of global diplomacy and reform.

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Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was inaugurated on May 18, 2025, in a ceremony attended by global leaders and thousands of faithful in Rome.
  • He is the first American to hold the papacy, marking a historic shift in the Catholic Church’s leadership.
  • The ceremony included traditional rites such as the presentation of the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring, symbolizing his authority as the Church’s leader.
  • China closely observes the new pontificate, hoping for a potential shift in Vatican relations from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
  • Pope Leo XIV inherits significant challenges, including an €83 million budget deficit, a €631 million pension shortfall, and ongoing institutional reforms initiated by Pope Francis.