59 h. ago Pope Leo XIV broke major popemobile rule before his inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square

On Sunday May 18 thousands gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square to attend Leo's historic Sunday Mass service - but as he greeted the crowds he broke one major rule

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6 d. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco, Spain's Queen Letizia and Belgium's Queen Mathilde meet Pope Leo XIV after inauguration Mass in all

Europe's Royal Families travelled to St Peter's Square in Vatican City to attend Pope Leo XIV's historic inauguration mass on Sunday.

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6 d. ago Mass diplomacy! Pope Leo XIV meets with Zelensky and his wife for private meeting

The Ukrainian President and his wife Olena Zelenska met with Leo, 69, after the Vatican granted him an audience following the Pope's inaugural mass at St Peter's Square.

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6 d. ago Watch in full: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.

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6 d. ago Shake it off! Pope Leo XIV grasps the hand of JD Vance at his inauguration mass after openly criticising the US VP... (who was the last pope's final official visitor!)

The US Pontiff, 69, warmly took hold of Vance's hand as he received a series of world leaders at St Peter's Square.

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV performs 'first miracle' as Vance shakes Zelenskyy's hand in 'unity' calls

EXCLUSIVE: In what could be Pope Leo XIV's first miracle, JD Vance and Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook hands ahead of His Holiness's Inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square in Rome

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6 d. ago Pope Leo takes aim at ‘autocrats’ during inaugural mass in front of tens of thousands of well

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and communion as the pillars of the Catholic Church during his first homily

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6 d. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco, Spain's Queen Letizia and Belgium's Queen Mathilde step out for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass in all

Europe's Royal Families arrived in St Peter's Square in the Vatican City to attend Pope Leo XIV's historic inauguration mass on Sunday.

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6 d. ago Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the Vatican in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’

Pope Leo XIV took his first ride in the popemobile on his way to Sunday’s inauguration ceremony

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV's inauguration LIVE as he takes first popemobile ride through St Peter’s Square

Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, will be installed in a formal ceremony attended by presidents, patriarchs and princes - he was met by crowds waving and cheering 'Viva il Papa!'

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6 d. ago Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV delivers his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.

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6 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV takes his first popemobile ride in St. Peter's Square ahead of installation

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il Papa!”

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass Sunday is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV to hold inaugural mass at St Peter’s Square in front of 250,000

World leaders to attend papal mass in Rome as first US pontiff receives fisher’s ring and wool palliumAn estimated 250,000 pilgrims and a host of world leaders and royals, including the US vice-president, JD Vance, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, and Britain’s Prince Edward, are expected to attend St Peter’s Square for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV.The service, which begins on Sunday at 10am local time, marks the official start of the papacy of the first US pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic church. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass

About 150 official delegations are expected at the formal installation Mass for Pope Leo XIV

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8 d. ago Princess Andre wows on Mission Impossible red carpet in Leicester Square alongside dad Peter

Princess Andre posed for pictures on the Mission Impossible red carpet as fans brace for the final film in the Mission Impossible series, 'The Final Reckoning'

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of his Augustinian religious order during a visit to the congregation’s headquarters outside St. Peter’s Square

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1 week ago Watch live: Pope Leo holds first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’

Watch live as Pope Leo holds his first Vatican press conference with international media on Monday (12 May).

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff holding first Vatican press conference after pleading ‘no more war’

The press conference comes after the newly elected pontiff held a Sunday mass in which he called for an end to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV makes passionate plea for 'no more war' in powerful message to world leaders

Tens of thousands of people crammed into St Peter’s Square to give Pope Leo XIV a rapturous welcome - as the new pontiff called for 'lasting peace' around the world

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