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Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to Take Place on May 18 in St. Peter’s Square
Vatican City — The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will be celebrated on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Cardinal Tagle reflects on Pope Leo XIV as a missionary shepherd
The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing.

The Official Portrait of Pope Leo XIV
The Holy See has released the official photo of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Successor of St. Peter.

“We are called to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ the Savior…”— Pope Leo XIV
This sacred liturgy took place in the very chapel where, just a day earlier, he was elected the 267th Successor of St. Peter on the fourth ballot of the Conclave. A…

As the 133 Cardinal electors processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the solemn task of electing the new Pope
As the 133 Cardinal electors processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the solemn task of electing the new Pope, they recited their oath of secrecy and listened to a profound meditation offered by the former Preacher of the Papal Household.

“Believers of Hope and Heralds of Hope”
Prophetic Hope by inviting priests to condemn evil, proclaim the good, and trust in the restoration God promises through scriptures like Isaiah 35.

Humble Till the End…
A profound moment of prayer, gratitude, and farewell as the Church gathers to commend the soul of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, to the eternal embrace of God.

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.