Pope Leo XIV is officially opening his pontificate in a ceremony on Sunday that blends ancient ritual, evocative symbols and ...

About 150 official delegations are expected at the formal installation Mass for Pope Leo XIV. Sunday's ceremony in St.

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Tens of thousands of Catholics and politicians including US Vice President JD Vance will gather at the Vatican on Sunday for the inauguration mass of Leo XIV, the first US pope.

The ceremony will mark the official start of Leo’s papacy, as he will formally receive the pallium, a woolen stole ...