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Picture: Sophie Elsworth The 69-year-old pope will lead the Regina Caeli prayer in the central gallery of the Basilica, with around 1.4 billion Catholics from around the world expected to watch on.

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Leo on Saturday also visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where he prayed in front of the tomb of Pope Francis. Pope Leo XIV brings flowers to the altar of the Sanctuary of the Madre del Buon ...

Cardinal Oswald Gracias of India and Cardinal Joseph Coutts of Pakistan were spotted leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together on Wednesday after the Mass “Pro Eligendo Romano” (“For the Elect ...

Crowds cheered as the smoke emerged and the bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang. The new pope is expected to address the crowd next to the iconic red velvet curtains lining the central balcony of ...

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Later, he also appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and said, ‘Peace be with all of you!’ Furthermore, Leo XIV mentioned that his message of peace should ‘enter your hearts ...

Pope Leo XIV has warned of the dangers of reducing Jesus to a charismatic leader figure while leading his first mass as pontiff. He spoke a few words in English at the start of the service.