American-Born Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated in Historic Vatican Mass

Vatican City buzzed with excitement on May 18th, 2025, as Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, celebrated his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. Tens of thousands of people filled the square, a testament to the global significance of this historic event. Dozens of world leaders attended, including US Vice President JD Vance, underscoring the international interest in this momentous occasion. In his address, Pope Leo XIV stressed the importance of rejecting religious propaganda and the misuse of power. "Non si tratta mai di catturare gli altri con la sopraffazione, con la propaganda religiosa, o con i mezzi del potere," he stated, a call for a more ethical and transparent approach to religious leadership. The event marked not only a change in leadership within the Catholic Church but also a symbolic shift, highlighting the growing global influence of the United States.