Pope Leo's inauguration mass draws global leaders
Pope Leo XIV was greeted by crowds of faithful as he arrived in St.
Peter’s Square for his inauguration mass, attended by world leaders and religious delegations.
He received the pallium and Fisherman’s Ring, key symbols of his new role
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In a historic and politically charged moment at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, shook hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska as his inaugural Mass drew to a close.
But the gesture was more than ceremonial. In his first global address, Pope Leo XIV vowed to make “every effort” to help end the war in Ukraine and later condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying people had been “reduced to famine.”
World leaders—including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—looked on as faith and geopolitics collided in St. Peter’s Square.
Is the new pope signaling a bold new era of Vatican diplomacy? Can faith intervene where politics has failed?
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Usha Vance’s decision to wear a traditional mantilla at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows worldwide. Why did the Second Lady choose to honor the Catholic tradition with this symbolic gesture? In this video, we dive into the deeper meaning behind Usha’s choice, exploring its cultural and religious significance. A Hindu by faith, Usha has supported her husband, Vice President JD Vance, through his conversion to Catholicism—now, her bold display of respect at the Vatican draws attention from both critics and supporters. Was this a political statement, a gesture of respect, or something more? Watch as we unpack the tension between faith, politics, and symbolism at this historic event with the first American pope.
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Pope Leo XIV was officially vested with the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring during his inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the formal start of his papacy. These ancient symbols of papal authority represent the Pope’s role as the shepherd of the Catholic Church and successor of Saint Peter. The ceremony, witnessed by world leaders and thousands of pilgrims, was rich in tradition and solemnity. The emblems signify unity, humility, and the Pope’s spiritual commitment to guiding over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide through faith and service.
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Pope Leo XIV promised to resist the "temptation to be an autocrat" and not to rule by "religious propaganda" as he was officially inaugurated at the Vatican. Sky News
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