The new Pope Leo XIV officially took office on Sunday, May 18. He became the first American to lead the Holy See. About this AP reports.
Today, May 18, the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV was held at the Vatican to mark the beginning of his pontificate.
During his inaugural Mass, the new pontiff delivered a message of unity. Pope Leo XIV said he wanted to serve the faithful through two dimensions of the papacy: love and unity.
"I would like our first great desire to be the unity of the Church, a sign of unity and communion that will be the guarantee of a reconciled world," — he said.
In his final speech at the enthronement ceremony, Pope Leo XIV mentioned Ukraine and said that "negotiations for a just peace are expected."
Also during the ceremony, he received the symbols of the papacy - a woolen cape on his shoulders and the so-called "fisherman's ring."
It is worth noting that tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome during the inauguration. A number of world leaders were also present, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena.
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