Pope Leo XIV has commenced his papacy with an inauguration Mass held in St. Peter's Square, attended by prominent dignitaries including US officials and international leaders. He has expressed a vision centered on global peace and social justice. The Mass will feature traditional elements such as prayers, music, and Communion, with particular focus on the ceremonial gifts of the pallium and the fisherman's ring, which signify his role as a spiritual shepherd. Following the Mass, Pope Leo XIV will receive a ''rite of obedience'' from a delegation symbolizing trust in his leadership.
Pope Leo XIV has officially begun his papacy with a ceremonial Mass in St. Peter's Square, emphasizing calls for global peace and social justice.
The inauguration includes significant rituals such as the bestowal of the pallium and the fisherman's ring, symbols of the pope's responsibility as shepherd of the faithful.
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