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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he formally becomes bishop of Rome
Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. He then took the popemobile for a visit to St. Mary Major, where he prayed before Pope Francis' tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them in order to learn, understand and decide things together. One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the serious but passionate responsibility to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal red papal cape and brocaded stole, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop. By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman! Leo said. The former Robert Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near the icon of the Madonna known as the Salus Populi Romani.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. He then took the popemobile for a visit to St. Mary Major, where he prayed before Pope Francis' tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman faithful. 3 Pope Leo XIV waves to a crowd of faithful from the central loggia of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, Sunday, May 25, 2025. AP In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them 'in order to learn, understand and decide things together.' One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. 3 Pope Leo XIV leaves the Borghese Chapel of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a veneration of the icon of the 'Salus Populi Romani' (Protectress of the Roman People) Madonna. AP Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. 3 People wait outside the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, Sunday, May 25, 2025, where Pope Leo XIV went to venerate the icon of the 'Salus Populi Romani' (Protectress of the Roman People) Madonna. AP Wearing his formal red papal cape and brocaded stole, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.' 'By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' Leo said. The former Robert Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near the icon of the Madonna known as the Salus Populi Romani.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman' and becomes bishop of Rome
One of the many titles that Pope Leo XIV, 69, assumed when he was elected on May 8 was bishop of Rome. He has now formally taken possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, made history by becoming the first North American to lead the Catholic Church. He was elected in just over 24 hours by 133 cardinals from 70 countries, swiftly following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this month. The 88-year-old has suffered health issues for several months after being admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome for treatment for bronchitis on February 14 which developed into double pneumonia. The news of his death came on April 21 just hours after the Pope blessed Easter crowds on Sunday from the Popemobile. One of the many titles that Leo, 69, assumed when he was elected on May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. He has now formally taken possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. He then took the popemobile for a visit to St. Mary Major, where he prayed before Pope Francis' tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them 'in order to learn, understand and decide things together.' Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal red papal cape Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop. By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' Leo said. The former Robert Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near the icon of the Madonna.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Pope declares ‘I am Roman' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
The first American pope formally took possession of the St John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful on Sunday. He then took the popemobile for a visit to St Mary Major, where he prayed before Pope Francis' tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them 'in order to learn, understand and decide things together.' One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected on May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4 billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St John Lateran and a stop at St Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the 'serious but passionate responsibility' to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal red papal cape and brocaded stole, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St Augustine in saying: 'With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.' 'By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!' Leo said. The former Robert Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St Mary Major, near the icon of the Madonna known as the Salus Populi Romani.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful. He then took the popemobile for a visit to St. Mary Major, where he prayed before Pope Francis' tomb and an icon of the Virgin Mary beloved to many Roman faithful. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them "in order to learn, understand and decide things together." One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar. Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leo's visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West. Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upward of 30 million people in 2025. Leo said he felt the "serious but passionate responsibility" to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond. Wearing his formal red papal cape and brocaded stole, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: "With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop." "By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!" Leo said. The former Robert Prevost succeeded Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near the icon of the Madonna known as the Salus Populi Romani.
