The ring, which is now the pope's official seal, is a nod to Jesus's call to Peter the apostle to cast his fishing net. Image: A member of the crowd displays the Peruvian flag. Pic: AP Image ...

The pontiff said he would face up to "the questions, concerns and challenges of today’s world" and, in a nod to conservatives, he promised to preserve "the rich heritage of the Christian faith," ...

Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history’s first American pope on Sunday, presiding over an inaugural Mass ...

As Pope Leo XIV is formally inaugurated, he vows to work for unity and peace at a time of polarization in the Catholic Church and the wider world, with leaders including Vice President Vance and ...

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

He turned his hand to look at the ring and seal and then clasped his hands in front of him in ... with both the United States and Peru getting front-row seats thanks to Leo’s dual citizenship. Mr ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural Mass ...

He turned his hand to look at the ring and seal and then clasped his hands in ... with both the United States and Peru getting front-row seats thanks to Leo's dual citizenship.

Well-wishers in the crowd waved US and Peruvian flags, with people from both countries ... cast for each new pope and can be used by Leo to seal documents, although this purpose has fallen out ...