Pope Leo XIV will be inaugurated in the Vatican month – DW – 05/18/2025

The Holi C on Saturday said that a host of international leaders is expected to appear at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican on Sunday.

Representatives of Italy, Peru and United States will have front-ru seats in the VIP gallery, as the Pope Leo XIV has dual citizenship of the US and Peru.

The US delegation wants to be led by Vice President JD Vance, as well as with State Secretary Marco Rubio. Peru’s President Dina Bolurte wants to live in appearance, while Italy wants to represent by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

The Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelansky is one of the over 150 international delegations registered to appear with German Chanman Cellor Frederick Merz.

Other world leaders expected in the month at St. Peter Square include Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Argentina’s Xavier, European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen, Israeli President Isaac and Gustavo Petro of Colombia.

European royalty in appearance should contain Spanish king Felip and Queen Latizia.

The incident is expected to include several bilateral meetings among dignitaries.

The Vatican Secretary State Secretary Pitro Parolin said that efforts are underway to arrange a private audience between the new Pope and US vice -president Vance.

Pope Leo XIV will officially start his sinner with a formal mass at St. Peter Square on Sunday.

Thousands of people, including world leaders, are expected to participate.

The mass, which begins at 10:00 am (0800 GMT), wants to follow the first public ride of Pope Leo XIV in Popmobile. 9:00 am

During the mass, the Pope Leo will receive two symbols of the sinner: Lambswool stole, known as pallium, and fisherman’s ring.

Robert Francis Prevost, 69, born in Chicago, is the first Pope from the United States, which was selected after a letter concluding on 8 May.

He very upset Pope Francis, who died on 21 April after leading the Catholic Church for 12 years.

In recent comments, Pope Leo XIV has called for global peace and social justice.

This phenomenon has tight security across Rome, including roof snipers and anti-drain units.

Pope Leo XIV will play his role as a leader of the Catholic Church during a formal mass at St. Peter Square on Sunday.

Tens of thousands of well wishers, world leaders and members of European royalty are expected to be in the presence.

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