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Pope León XIV Inaugurates Pontificate with Call for Unity and Justice

The first U.S.-born pope begins his ministry with a high-profile mass at the Vatican, emphasizing peace, fraternity, and global solidarity.

La misa de inicio del pontificado del Papa León XIV.
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La misa de inicio del pontificado del Papa León XIV.

Overview

  • Pope León XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, officially began his papacy on May 18, 2025, with a mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by 200,000 faithful and over 150 international delegations.
  • During the ceremony, León XIV received the Pallium and Fisherman’s Ring, traditional symbols of papal authority, marking the formal start of his ministry.
  • In his homily, the pope denounced global discord, economic exploitation, and marginalization, urging unity and a mission to be a 'leaven of fraternity' in the world.
  • León XIV’s choice of name honors Leo XIII and his legacy of social teaching, signaling a commitment to addressing modern challenges like inequality and technological change.
  • Global leaders, including Spain’s King Felipe VI, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, joined religious representatives from diverse faiths in the ceremony.