Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity so the church becomes a sign of peace in the world, with leaders including Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

Pope Leo XIV holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful on Sunday. Pope Leo XIV waves at the end ...

Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Unity for Polarized Catholic Church as Pontificate Officially Starts VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church ...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to bless the crowd below on May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Ethan Menning, 21, from Omaha, Nebraska ...