U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance attend the inaugural outdoor mass of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inaugural mass at St. Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Princess Charlene of Monaco, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg pray during the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at their seat ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady at their seats ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
United States Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Queen Letizia of Spain and King Felipe VI of Spain take their seats ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at their seat ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, center, and Liechtenstein’s Princess Sophie, left, arrive to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Rome to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance (C) and his wife Usha Vance attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration mass on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Rome to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein of Belgium take there seats ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II of Monaco arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe of Belgium arrive ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance (first row, C), his wife Usha Vance (first row, C-L), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd row, 2nd from L) and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio (2nd row, 3rd from L) attend the inaugural outdoor mass of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inaugural mass at St. Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Pope Leo XIV holds a baby as he arrives ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Pope Leo XIV waves from his popemobile as he arrives ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Pope Leo XIV (L) looks at the Fisherman’s Ring, which is the Papal signet ring, moments after he received it at his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Pope Leo XIV (L) receives the Fisherman’s Ring, which is the Papal signet ring, at his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.
Pope Leo XIV holds a mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Rome to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives ahead of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Square after his election on May 8th.