Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Euronews
Euronews
Giorgia Orlandi

Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV met with more than 6,000 journalists and media workers on Monday, just days after his election, continuing a tradition upheld by his predecessors, Pope Francis in 2013 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.

As he entered the Vatican auditorium, he received a warm welcome and a standing ovation. “Thank you for this wonderful reception,” he told the crowd.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.