Inauguration of the pontificate of the Pope Leona XIV It began at the grave of Saint Peter in the Vatican Basilica. The Pope and the patriarchs of Eastern Churches stopped there in prayer.
Inauguration of the pontificate of Leon XIV. A prayer in Polish was read
Then the deacons moved the Gospel in the procession, as well as a pallium and ring. The Holy Father accepted the Piotrowe insignia and a ritual of obedience from representatives of God's people.
A Polish element appeared during the mass. Jakub Horbacz from the Institute of Tertio Millenno He read in Polish a prayer for the poor and suffering.
Its content was: “Almighty God, through his Providence, give them back, comfort and hope, also through the merciful love of the brothers.” The prayer of the faithful in four other languages ​​was also read: Portuguese, French, Arabic and Chinese.
Vatican. Pope Leon XIV gave a homily. “I was chosen without merit”
Starting a homily Pope Leon XIV greeted all the faithful. Speaking of the conclave, he emphasized that “arriving with different luggage of history and various paths, we put into the hands of God a desire to choose a new successor to Piotr, who would be able to guard the rich heritage of Christian faith.”
– I was chosen without any merits. With fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother who wants to become a servant of your faith and your joy, following the path of God's love, who wants us to be united in one family. Love and unity – here are two dimensions of the mission entrusted to Peter by Jesus – said Leon XIV.
Inauguration of the pontificate the first pope from the United States She attracted crowds of faithful to the Vatican. Official delegations were also present.
Before the mass began, Leon XIV got into Papamobile for the first time and drove through Saint Peter's Square to greet the people gathered there.