Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending tradition, diplomacy, and modern priorities.

Thousands streamed into St. Peter’s Square early Sunday to inaugurate Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, joining presidents and ...

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

The bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the vehicle that looped slowly through the square.

Around 6 a.m., thousands of people began to file into St. Peter’s Square for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass. Thousands of volunteers from the Red Cross and other groups took positions in the streets ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join many world leaders and attend Pope Leo’s XIV’s inauguration on Sunday ahead of ...

People queue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis, who will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via ...