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Vatican lays out key activities, events for Pope Leo XIV
Vatican lays out key activities, events for Pope Leo XIV
Mye Mulingtapang,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 10, 2025 05:19 PM PHT
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Alberto Pizzoli, AFP
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Alberto Pizzoli, AFPVATICAN CITY, Holy See -- The Vatican has officially outlined the key activities and events for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his papacy, marking the start of a new chapter for the Catholic Church.
VATICAN CITY, Holy See -- The Vatican has officially outlined the key activities and events for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his papacy, marking the start of a new chapter for the Catholic Church.
Following his election as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is set to engage in a series of significant events that will establish the direction of his leadership.
Following his election as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is set to engage in a series of significant events that will establish the direction of his leadership.
The most anticipated event is the Installation Mass scheduled for May 18 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. This Mass will officially mark the start of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, a historic moment that will see the formal transition from Pope Francis to his successor.
The most anticipated event is the Installation Mass scheduled for May 18 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. This Mass will officially mark the start of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, a historic moment that will see the formal transition from Pope Francis to his successor.
The Installation Mass is expected to be attended by heads of state, religious leaders, and thousands of faithful from around the world, with the Vatican Curia, ambassadors, and global media also in attendance.
The Installation Mass is expected to be attended by heads of state, religious leaders, and thousands of faithful from around the world, with the Vatican Curia, ambassadors, and global media also in attendance.
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Before the grand ceremony, Pope Leo XIV will participate in several important activities.
Before the grand ceremony, Pope Leo XIV will participate in several important activities.
On May 10, he will meet with the Cardinals, laying the groundwork for his collaboration with church leadership. The following day, May 11, he will lead the Regina Caeli prayer at the Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, continuing the tradition of engaging with the faithful through prayer. On May 12, he will hold a press conference to address the media, providing his first public statements since his appointment.
On May 10, he will meet with the Cardinals, laying the groundwork for his collaboration with church leadership. The following day, May 11, he will lead the Regina Caeli prayer at the Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, continuing the tradition of engaging with the faithful through prayer. On May 12, he will hold a press conference to address the media, providing his first public statements since his appointment.
In another significant milestone, Pope Leo XIV will meet with the diplomatic corps on May 16. This gathering will include ambassadors from various nations, solidifying Pope Leo XIV's global connections and his role in international relations.
In another significant milestone, Pope Leo XIV will meet with the diplomatic corps on May 16. This gathering will include ambassadors from various nations, solidifying Pope Leo XIV's global connections and his role in international relations.
On May 20, Pope Leo XIV will visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls as part of the traditional ceremonies where the new pope receives leadership of Rome's key basilicas. The following week, on May 21, he will hold his first General Audience, a major event that attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
On May 20, Pope Leo XIV will visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls as part of the traditional ceremonies where the new pope receives leadership of Rome's key basilicas. The following week, on May 21, he will hold his first General Audience, a major event that attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
Pope Leo XIV is also set to meet with Vatican officials on May 24. This meeting with the Curia Romana and Vatican City workers will strengthen internal relationships, ensuring a cohesive administration within the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV is also set to meet with Vatican officials on May 24. This meeting with the Curia Romana and Vatican City workers will strengthen internal relationships, ensuring a cohesive administration within the Vatican.
Furthermore, the pope will continue his outreach by visiting other important basilicas, including the Basilica of St. John Lateran and Santa Maria Maggiore on May 25.
Furthermore, the pope will continue his outreach by visiting other important basilicas, including the Basilica of St. John Lateran and Santa Maria Maggiore on May 25.
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