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Pope Leo XIV Takes His First Popemobile Ride Through St. Peter's Square Ahead of Installation

  • On Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Rome, Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope in history—made his debut appearance driving through St. Peter's Square in the popemobile, greeting crowds before his official installation Mass.
  • His election on May 8 came after a secret conclave lasting less than 24 hours, succeeding Pope Francis who died on April 21, with broad international attendance expected.
  • The ceremony combined ancient rituals and symbols like the pallium and fisherman's ring, and drew tens of thousands of pilgrims waving American, Peruvian, Holy See, and other flags.
  • Pope Leo, born in Chicago and holding dual U.S. And Peruvian citizenship, pledged to pursue peace in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere, emphasizing peace, justice, and truth as pillars of Holy See diplomacy.
  • The event featured tight security with thousands of officers deployed and highlighted a historic transition reinforcing ties between American Catholics and the global Church community.
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The Record broke the news in on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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