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Pope Leo XIV acknowledged divisions among the faithful with a call for fraternal communion and unity in the homily at his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025.

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry

May 18, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves during the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, held in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025. He stands in front of a Flemish tapestry depicting the dialogue between Jesus and Peter after the miraculous catch of fish.

A papacy begins: Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church at inaugural Mass

May 18, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his papacy with a richly-symbolic inaugural Mass, celebrated at the Vatican before... Read more

Vice President JD Vance shares a moment of laughter with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, during their meeting at the Vatican on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025.

World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass

May 17, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Here is a list of the leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10... Read more