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.
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.
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 Holy See has released the official photo of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Successor of St. Peter.
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 beginning marked by humility, unity, and the joy of the Gospel. On May 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as Supreme Pontiff…
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.
The week began with a beautiful Opening Ceremony in Asif Town 2, where four young women made their public promise as they entered postulancy with the Dominican Sisters of Malta. Their commitment was a profound witness to a life built on the hope of Christ, setting a prayerful and inspiring tone for the week.
The Archdiocesan Fraternity Committee, under the guidance of His Grace Benny Mario Travas, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Lahore, organized the Annual Retreat for the diocesan clergy from 30th April to 3rd May 2025 at Arooj-e-Mariam Renewal Centre, Lahore. The retreat was preached by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Asi, centered on the theme “Believers of Hope and Heralds of Hope”, inspired by the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year focus, “Pilgrimage 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.
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.
The Archdiocese of Lahore, under the guidance of His Grace Archbishop Benny Mario Travas, Apostolic Administrator of Lahore, celebrated a solemn Requiem Mass in loving memory of the late His Holiness Pope Francis. The Eucharistic celebration was held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, drawing together a large congregation of clergy, religious, and faithful who came with deep reverence and love.