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Pope Leo XIV will on Friday celebrate his first mass as Pope after his election as the first man from North America to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

The singer was spotted at St. Peter’s Square among the crowd as the newly elected pope delivered his first address

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass after his historic election as the first North American pope

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first…

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.

Experts say Pope Leo is likely to carry forward the legacy of his predecessor Francis, while forging his own path.

Pope Leo will have the challenge of following in the footsteps of the late Francis, whose popularity saw him dubbed ‘the people’s pope’.

Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but his powerful role within the Roman Curia has also given him a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.