Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries who attended.

Pope Leo's official portrait has been released. In just three hours, the post was shared over 4,700 times and liked 1,200 times.

Pope Leo XIV was formally inaugurated at the Vatican. The beginning of his papacy was marked by a historic ceremony and the traditional presentation of the Fisherman’s Ring. The inauguration mass was steeped in centuries-old traditions.