Pontificate to be inaugurated Sunday, May 18

Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA

I.Media - published on 05/09/25

The Vatican press office has announced the first activities of Pope Leo XIV including his first general audience, taking possession of his cathedral, and the inaugural Mass.

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On May 9, 2025, the Holy See Press Office published the schedule of upcoming celebrations for Pope Leo XIV, including the inaugural Mass on May 18.

Saturday, May 10: Meeting with the cardinals.
Sunday, May 11: At noon, recitation of the Regina Caeli from the central loggia of the basilica.
Monday, May 12: At 10 a.m., meeting with the world press in Paul VI Hall.
Friday, May 16: Audience with the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See.
Sunday, May 18: At 10 a.m., Mass inaugurating the pontificate.
Tuesday, May 20: Taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
Wednesday, May 21: First general audience.
Saturday, May 24: Meeting with the Roman Curia and employees of Vatican City.
Sunday, May 25: At noon, Regina Caeli prayer; taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran (the Pope's cathedral); taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major.

We don’t know who will be pope, but he already has a full calendar

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