Pope Leo XIV; Will Pennsylvania churches have Mass for first American pope?

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08-05-2025

After the Holy See announced a new pope — Pope Leo XIV, the successor to Pope Francis — attention will turn to the Catholic churches in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania for ways to welcome the new pope.
But will there be an official Mass to welcome the new pope? Here's what we know.
It seems more than likely that Catholic churches in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania will hold a special Mass to welcome Pope Francis' successor.
In Pennsylvania, special Masses were held in Allentown and in Muhlenberg Township to mark the start of the conclave.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hasn't yet published any guidance regarding special Masses for the incoming pope, and the Mass schedule for Philadelphia archdiocesan for the nearly 40 member-churches don't yet have entries for a special mass.
While those member churches will have mass as scheduled (including this Sunday), it is likely the leaders of those specific churches will mark the occasion of a new pope in some official fashion.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh marked on its website the election of Pope Francis' successor, and Bishop David A. Zubik didn't mention a special Mass in his official statement on the papal election.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh held a special mass of remembrance for Pope Francis in April, and it appears likely the Pittsburgh Church and its dozens of member churches and parishes will also convene a special Mass to welcome to new pope.
The best course of action at this moment is to check with your local Church or parish this week about any special Masses to welcome the incoming pope.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Will special Masses be held in Philadelphia to welcome Pope Leo XIV?