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Pope Leo Takes Possession of the Lateran Basilica — Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome

"Communion is built 'on our knees,' with prayer and commitment to conversion" Pope Leo greets the crowd in front of the St. John Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of the See of Rome. Above the larger window is a symbol of the Pope, designated by the crossed “keys to the kingdom,” as Bishop of Rome [...]

A Historic First: Pope Leo XIV Sings the Regina Caeli from the Loggia at St. Peter’s

By Robert Moynihan/Vatican News On May 11 Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Grottoes to celebrate Holy Mass at the altar near the tomb of Saint Peter.  The Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton, Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine. The Pope’s brother from Chicago was also in attendance.  Pope Leo then [...]

The Fisherman’s Ring and the Pallium: Key Symbols of the Petrine Office

During the inauguration Mass of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV received two symbols of papal power By Vatican Media The Eucharistic Celebration, with which the elected Pope officially begins his ministry, emphasizes in particular the “Petrine” dimension of Pastor of the Catholic Church. The specific value assumed by the usual episcopal [...]

The First Weeks of a New Pope

"For you I am a bishop; with you I am a Christian" These words Pope Leo XIV spoke, quoting his spiritual father, St. Augustine, in his first address after his May 8 election. Over the weeks since, Pope Leo has followed a busy schedule of meetings, public appearances, liturgies and visits with public figures and [...]

Pope Leo’s Homily for the Inaugural Mass of his Pontificate

By Vatican News Pope Leo sprinkles the people with holy water at his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s square on May 18, 2025 (Galazka photo) Dear Brother Cardinals, Brother Bishops and Priests, Distinguished Authorities and Members of the Diplomatic Corps, and those who traveled here for the Jubilee of Confraternities, Brothers and Sisters: I [...]

The First Urbi et Orbi Message of Leo XIV: “For you I am a bishop; with you I am a Christian”

By ITV staff Thursday, May 8: At 6:07 in the evening, I was standing on a cold and windy rooftop at St. Peter’s, watching as the papal conclave ended with white smoke. An hour later, the Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti came out onto the papal loggia and said to the crowd: “I announce to you [...]

Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry: A New Pontificate Officially Begins

By Robert Moynihan Mass in St. Peter's Square for the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, 2025 (Galazka photo) On May 18 the Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate was celebrated.  It was an occasion laden with symbolism. One of those symbols is the Fisherman’s ring; as Pope [...]

Pope Leo to the College of Cardinals: “God communicates Himself in the gentle breeze”

By Robert Moynihan Pope Leo XIV addresses the College of Cardinals in the Vatican's Clementine Hall May 10 (Vatican Media) Pope Leo had his first meeting with his cardinals on May 10 — both the 133 who elected him and another approximately 100 older than age 80 who had participated in the pre-conclave [...]

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