Tagle presents ring to new Pope Leo XIV in Vatican inauguration

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presented the Ring of the Fisherman to the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV, signifying his authority as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.

The Ring of the Fisherman bears the image of St. Peter with keys and a net, symbolizing the miraculous catch of fish when Peter trusted Jesus Christ's words.

The inauguration Mass, held in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, was attended by thousands of Catholics and world leaders, including US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Cardinal Deacon Dominique Mamberti placed the pallium on Pope Leo XIV's shoulders, a liturgical vestment symbolizing the Good Shepherd and recalling St. Peter's threefold response to tend to God's flock.

The pallium, a narrow band with six black crosses, also represents Jesus Christ and signifies the three nails of Christ's crucifixion.

During the ceremony, Pope Leo XIV also received the Petrine episcopal insignia associated with St. Peter, the first head of the Catholic Church.

Prior to the Mass, the Pope used the popemobile to greet and bless attendees, and in his homily, he urged the faithful to share God's love universally.

The event saw an estimated 250,000 devotees and pilgrims from various countries.