The Latest Breaking News from Inauguration

Pope Leo XIV greets tens of thousands from popemobile ahead of historic Vatican inauguration

The popemobile procession — now a hallmark of modern papacies — made its way up and down Via della Conciliazione before Pope Leo entered St Peter’s Basilica to begin the solemn rite

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Pope Leo takes aim at ‘autocrats’ during inaugural mass in front of tens of thousands of well-wishers

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and communion as the pillars of the Catholic Church during his first homily

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

First US Pope Leo XIV Takes To Popemobile Ahead Of Inaugural Mass

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter's Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass.

International Business Times · May 18, 2025

Lammy and Rayner to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

The Foreign Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister will join the Duke of Edinburgh, who is representing the King, at the event on Sunday.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Why Anthony Albanese’s presence at Pope Leo’s inauguration is shrewd politics

When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese steps into St Peter’s Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, the optics will be far more than pious courtesy.

The Conversation · May 16, 2025

Chicago mayor’s bodyguard showed up for work drunk after partying at Trump Tower, report says

The officer breathalyzed after reporting for duty on Inauguration Day and stood down

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Anthony Albanese is eyeing meetings with a number of world leaders when he travels to Rome to attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass.

AAP · May 12, 2025

Prince Edward to represent King Charles at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration

Prince Edward will represent King Charles at the Vatican for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on May 18.

BANG Premier · May 10, 2025

A Surprising Royal Is Attending Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Later This Month

Buckingham Palace shared the unexpected news in a statement.

Marie Claire · May 10, 2025

Prince Edward to represent the King at inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Leo was elected by 133 cardinals from 70 countries in just over 24 hours, giving the church a pope just three weeks after the death of Francis

Evening Standard · May 10, 2025