Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will be formally inaugurated on Sunday with a mass in St. Peter’s Square.

Following his inauguration, Pope Leo XIV meets with world leaders and other dignitaries at Saint Peter’s Basilica, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Sunday, May 18.

In his homily, Pope Leo said he wanted to be a servant to the faithful through the two dimensions of the papacy, love and unity, so that the church could be a force for peace in the world.

Up to 200,000 people attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass at the Vatican, including world leaders and royalty MANILA, Philippines – Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church ...

Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV embraced and chatted with his older brother after finishing his inauguration mass in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will be formally inaugurated on Sunday with a mass in St. Peter’s Square.

JD Vance, the U.S. vice-president, is travelling to the Vatican to attend the inauguration. Pope Leo, who was born in Chicago, has been critical of Vance and President Donald Trump on his social media ...

Pope Leo XIV highlighted Ukraine’s plight during his enthronement ceremony on 18 May, addressing Russia’s war of aggression ...

At Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass on May 18, 2025, in Vatican City, a significant convergence of global leaders underscored the event's diplomatic weight. Among the attendees were Ukrainian President ...

Pope Leo XIV will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the inauguration mass on Sunday 18 May. Source: press services for the Vatican and Zelenskyy, as reported by European Pravda ...