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 vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope ...

In his homily, he emphasized dialogue, peace, and joyful faith in Christ. Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pope and history's first US-born pontiff, celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass ...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to bless the crowd below on May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Ethan Menning, 21, from Omaha, Nebraska ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering “Viva il ...

Pope Leo XIV greeted the world for the first time from the Central Loggia at St. Peter’s Basilica May 8, nearly one month ago ...