Pope Leo XIV makes first tour of St Peter's Square in popemobile: Video

Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St Peter's square in The Vatican on May 18, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St Peter's square in The Vatican on May 18, 2025.
Source: AFP

Pope Leo XIV made his first tour of St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile on Sunday morning, greeting tens of thousands of gathered faithful ahead of his inauguration mass.

The crowd included pilgrims, clergy, and world leaders, among them U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

The event marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church as Leo XIV prepares to officially begin his papacy with the inaugural celebration at the Vatican.

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