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Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated in a historic Vatican Mass attended by global leaders including President Tinubu, signaling the start of his papacy with a strong call for unity in the Church.
- Pope Leo XIV received the Ring of the Fisherman and pallium during the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
- The Pope urged unity in the Church, calling himself a “brother” and approaching the role with humility.
- Thousands gathered in the Vatican as world leaders, including Tinubu and Zelensky, witnessed the ceremony.
The images from the Vatican were stirring—Pope Leo XIV sprinkling holy water, bowing in prayer, and addressing a vast, diverse crowd. For Catholics and observers alike, the mix of tradition, humility, and global presence was deeply moving.
As Pope Leo XIV begins his tenure, his message of unity and humility resonates beyond religion. Will his leadership mark a shift in how the Church engages a fractured world?
