Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in a ceremonial step to formalizing his role as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. On his way to the St. John ...

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope was formally taking possession of two papal ...

Pope Leo XIV waves after presiding over a Mass and takes possession of the Roman Cathedra, formalising his role as Bishop of Rome at the Arch Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Sunday, May 25, 2025 ...

Most tourists visiting Rome—including Catholic pilgrims—generally believe that St. Peter's Basilica is the most important church in the world and has always been the pope's residence and cathedral.

“Today I can say that through you and with you, I am Roman.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV addressed the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, who greeted him just minutes before he made his way to the ...

The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. Duties related to the title are usually delegated to an auxiliary or assistant bishop,... Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the ...