Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

The Holy Father sent a message to participants commemorating the 500th anniversary of the movement in Zurich, Switzerland.

Pope Leo XIV holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful on Sunday. Pope Leo XIV waves at the end ...

As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity so the church becomes a sign of peace in the world, with leaders including Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Unity for Polarized Catholic Church as Pontificate Officially Starts VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church ...