Pope Leo XIV Rides Popemobile in St. Peter's Square
Pope Leo XIV greeted crowds in St. Peter's Square on Sunday morning. He rode through the square in the open-topped popemobile. The appearance preceded his inaugural mass as the new Pope. Thousands gathered to witness the event at the Vatican.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance in St. Peter's Square on Sunday morning, riding in the iconic popemobile. Thousands of people gathered to witness the event, which preceded his inaugural mass. The Pope waved to the crowds from the open-topped vehicle as it made its way through the square. Security was tight, with Vatican police and Swiss Guards present throughout the area. The inaugural mass is scheduled to begin later this morning and is expected to draw a large international audience. Pope Leo XIV was elected earlier this week, succeeding the late Pope Benedict XVII.
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