Pope Leo XIV prays in silence at the tomb of the Apostle Peter beneath the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by Eastern Patriarchs, moments before his Inauguration Mass begins. This solemn moment marks the beginning of his Petrine Ministry as Bishop of Rome, connecting him directly to the first Pope.

Christus vincit, Christus regnant, Christus imperat. Pope Leo XIV enters St. Peter’s Square for his Inauguration Mass. The procession is accompanied by the ancient Laudes Regiae in Gregorian Chant, a special litany invoking the saints to intercede for the Pope's sanctity as he begins his ministry as the successor of St. Peter.

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