Pope Leo XIV fought back tears during his inaugural mass as he was handed the ring that formally marked the beginning of his ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, ...

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...

The pontiff said he would face up to "the questions, concerns and challenges of today’s world" and, in a nod to conservatives ...

Pope Leo only had two private audiences announced for May 18, the other with Peru's Dina Boluarte. Read more at ...

Pope Francis had called for the consistory in late February, when he was in the hospital, but the date was never set.

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Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square and emphasised the importance of building a Church founded on God's love, ...

Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine's President Zelenskyy after the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St Peter's Square, at ...

Zelensky was among politicians, royals and faith leaders from around the world who attended the mass inaugurating the start of Leo's papacy.

Later, referring to his imprisonment, Peter said: "I am here because of those who broke their marriage vows and because of those who do not want the growth of God's kingdom". 'A martyr for the ...