Pope Leo to lead first mass in Sistine Chapel after paying surprise visit

Pope Leo XIV Warns Against 'Reducing Jesus to Charismatic Leader' After Opening First Mass in Eng

Pope Leo XIV holds a mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel, a day after his election. He presides as Supreme Pontiff over his first Eucharistic celebration and delivers the homily. "I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me as we continue as a Church, as a community of friends of Jesus, as believers, to announce the good news, to announce the Gospel" he says. #PopeLeoXIV #NewPopeLive #Vatican2025 #HistoricMass #FirstAmericanPope #PopeLeoSpeech #SistineChapel #CatholicChurch #ProgressiveCatholicism #PapalMass #ReligiousLeadership #UnityAndJustice #PopeFrancisLegacy #ChristianityToday #GlobalChurch ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.102~

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Moment

In an unprecedented moment, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel at 6:08 PM, setting off bells and cheers across St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave reached a decision on its first full day of voting, marking a rare consensus among the 133 electors. The news has been met with global excitement and reverence. Prevost is praised as a "gentle, profound man of God" by peers and leaders alike. #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #WhiteSmoke #NewPope #PopeElection #SistineChapel #RobertPrevost #CatholicChurch #PopeFromUSA #StPetersSquare #HabemusPapam #Leo14 #ChurchHistory #RomeNews #AmericanPope #VaticanCity #HolySee #CardinalsVote #PapalElection #SpiritualLeadership ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.102~