18-05-2025
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Pope Leo XVI Inaugurated in Grand Mass Witness Heavy World Leaders Presence
Rana Atef
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV was officially inaugurated at a major mass, marking the official start of his papacy.
The Pope arrived in St. Peter's Square in the white Popemobile, waving to the crowds.
He was given the Ring of the Fisherman by a cardinal. This ring is a symbol of his role, and it's a tradition that dates back to the time of Saint Peter, who was a fisherman.
Pope Leo XIV gets emotional as he receives the Fisherman's Ring, a special gold ring bearing the image of St. Peter and the Pope's name and seal. Cardinal Tagle put the ring on him.
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May 18, 2025
Pope Leo also received the pallium, a strip of lambswool, symbolizing his role as a shepherd.
World leaders including Vice President JD Vance, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among those attending, as well as Canadian and Italian leaders Mark Carney and Giorgia Meloni.
Queen of Spain, Queen of Belgium, Grand Duchess Maria of Luxembourg, and Princess of Monaco are exercising their Privilège du Blanc today, that allows certain Catholic Queens and Consorts to wear white at the Vatican.
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May 18, 2025
The kings and queens of Spain and Belgium and the grand duke and grand duchess of Luxembourg also attended the grand event.
In addition, the President of Lebanon attended and had a chat with the newly inaugurated Pope.
The new Pope prayed for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and Myanmar.
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