Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church.

As the clock struck noon, people donning their Sunday — or rather Tuesday — best shuffled into the pews of Epiphany Cathedral ...

Cardinals, bishops, and laypeople gather for Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media The solemnity of the Epiphany ...

Pope Leo XIV conducts Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on May 9, 2025. © Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media via Reuters ...

Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza near St. Peter's ...

The pontiff held his first meeting with the news media at the Vatican and called on reporters to choose “the path of communication in favor of peace.” ...

Vice President JD Vance is headed back to Vatican City for Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass. Vance is leading a delegation of U.S. leaders to attend the first American pope's inaugural Mass on May 18.

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis walks with his pastoral staff as he leads the Epiphany mass in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican ...

Epiphany Cathedral is set to hold a special Mass, hosted by Bishop Frank Dewane, at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at 310 S. Sarasota Avenue in Venice. The Mass will be held to commemorate the ...