Pope Leo XIV inaugurated as 267th pontiff

Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday.

During his inauguration Mass, Cardinal Deacon Dominique Mamberti placed the pallium on Pope Leo XIV's shoulders, symbolizing Jesus Christ and St. Peter’s role as the Good Shepherd.

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle placed the Ring of the Fisherman on Pope Leo XIV's finger, representing the authentication of faith and the mission given to Peter.

Thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Mass, with world leaders including US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy present.

In his homily, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the faithful to share God’s love with everyone.

Italian media reported that approximately 250,000 devotees from various countries attended the inaugural ceremony.