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The historic inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV saw world leaders like JD Vance and more along faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square.
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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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Pope Leo XIV departs St. Peter’s Square after delivering the Regina Caeli at his inaugural Mass. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)(AFP)
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Cardinals and bishops exit St. Peter’s Square after attending the Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)(AP)
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Priests gather in St. Peter’s Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)(AFP)
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The faithful and pilgrims unite in prayer for the start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)(AFP)
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A solemn exchange as a clergy member receives the Eucharist from Pope Leo XIV at his inaugural Mass. REUTERS/REMO CASILLI(REUTERS)
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The faithful pray in St. Peter’s Square during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo(REUTERS)
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After leading the Regina Caeli prayer, Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)(AFP)
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni greets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella, as they arrive for the Holy Mass marking the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)(AFP)
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A priest administers Communion to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette during the Holy Mass for the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)(AFP)
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, along with Peru’s President Dina Boluarte and Laura Mattarella, attend the Holy Mass for the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance following the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)(AP)
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Jordan’s Prince Ghazi Bin Mohammad (C) is warmly greeted upon his arrival to attend the Holy Mass for the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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Pope Leo XIV speaks with Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani after the Holy Mass marking the beginning of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Basilica. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)(AFP)
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