Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May ...

Pope Francis’s recent death invites reflection on the office of Peter’s successor. This Sunday’s readings, meanwhile, are ...

The history and significance of the papal ring, symbolizing the Pope's authority and role in the Catholic Church.

Receiving a new signet ring and visiting a tomb before the Mass starts are just some of the details of Leo XIV’s inauguration ...

It’s one of the most powerful symbols marking the start of a new papacy. At the end of the conclave, the name of the new pope ...

His first public remarks, addressed to the faithful in St. Peter’s Square after his election ... Successor of the Prince of the Apostles and Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church.

the traditional burial place of St. Peter, the apostle who is considered the be the first pope. The area, which is normally open to the public, also contains the tombs of past popes, including ...

the traditional burial place of St. Peter, the apostle who is considered the be the first pope. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The area, which is normally open to the public ...