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Pomp, pageantry as Pope Leo crosses Rome

Pope escorted by presidential guard cavalry in procession to Quirinale Palace

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This photo taken and handout on October 14 2025, by The Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV (C) and Italy's President Sergio Mattarella (R) during an official visit at the Quirinale Presidential Palace, in Rome.

Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer

On Saturday, Leo prayed before Francis's tomb inside Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Cardinals describe the Chicago-born Leo as in the mold of Francis

UAE Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV’s appointment

Faithful in UAE hope the new Pope leads with unity and brings peace to a divided world

Clockwise: George Schroeder, Jessin Tom James, Christy Balandra, Gaelle Pemi

Pope Leo XIV fondly remembered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

From masses in Aluva to school visit in Pollachi, Pope Leo XIV’s journey through India

File photo: Pope Leo XIV, then Father Robert Francis Prevost, visiting Shenbagam Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, during his pastoral tour in 2006.

At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'

It is where Prevost studied math decades ago, before climbing the steps of the Vatican

Students sit on the lawn outside of St. Thomas of Villanova Church at the campus of Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Leo XIV starts first Mass as pope in Sistine Chapel

Pope Leo XIV gave his first homily as pontiff, calling for unity, humility, and service

Pope Leo XIV during a mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican.

Leo XIV celebrates first mass as pope in Sistine Chapel

267th pope spent two decades in Peru and was made a cardinal in 2023

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: A historic choice by first American Pope

Leo reflects both tradition and personal vision, practice rooted deeply in Church history

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025.

Robert Prevost: Meet Leo XIV, the first American pope

He has a history of missionary work in Peru and keen grasp of inner workings of the church

The new Leo XIV, a Chicago native, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the powerful Dicastery for Bishops, charged with advising the pontiff on new bishop appointments.

How much does the Vatican conclave cost?

Though the Holy See has not disclosed the details, arranging it is an expensive affair

This photo taken and handout on May 7, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows cardinals during a holy mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, prior to the start of the conclave, at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican.

Choosing a new pope: 'Room of Tears', conclave, secrecy

How centuries-old ritual to elect a new leader of 1.41-billion Catholics could pan out

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office shows cardinals entering in the Sistine Chapel before the start of the conclave at the Vatican on March 12, 2013.

Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope

Some 80 percent of the cardinal electors were appointed by Pope Francis

A cardinal wearing a red Zucchetto attends a celebration of the Second Vespers at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, which hosts the tomb of late Pope Francis.

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