Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass: World leaders & thousands of faithful unite to witness the dawn of new papacy | See Pics

The historic inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV saw world leaders like JD Vance and more along faithful gather in

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Published on May 18, 2025 05:20 PM IST 19 Photos
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Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from his popemobile ahead of his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025.Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)
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Pope Leo XIV receives the pallium from Cardinal Zenari, marking the formal start of his papacy.(AFP)
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In his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.  REUTERS/CLAUDIA GRECO(REUTERS)

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Pope Leo XIV leads the Mass marking the official start of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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After his inaugural Mass, Pope Leo XIV leads the faithful in the Regina Caeli prayer.  (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)(AFP)

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