Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated with Mass, Popemobile Ride at Vatican
The first American Pope, Leo XIV, started his job by leading a big Mass in St. Peter's Square.
He rode around in a popemobile to greet people.
Many important people from different countries, like presidents and religious leaders, came to see him.
The Pope received special symbols, like a ring and a stole, to show his role.
He spoke about important topics such as peace and family.
Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square, marking the formal beginning of his papacy.
The Pope greeted the crowds with a popemobile ride through the square.
The event was attended by tens of thousands of people and featured tight security measures.
US Vice President JD Vance led the American delegation, who previously gifted the Pope a Chicago Bears Jersey.
Leo received traditional papal symbols and gave a homily emphasizing peace, justice, truth and family.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV, attended by tens of thousands, including world leaders and religious figures.
- What
- Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Mass.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
- Why
- To formally begin his papacy.
- Location
- St. Peter's Square
- Attendees
- Tens of thousands
- Nationality of Pope
- American
- Notable Attendees
- US Vice President JD Vance
- Pope's priorities
- Peace, justice, truth
