Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let us walk towards God and love one another’

Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God's love and remain united in one family.

The true scope and impact of Pope Francis’ pontificate will reveal itself more fully in time. That is not to say, however, that we only need to sit back and watch it unfold.

SMYRNA–Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, conveys the following announcements regarding priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective July 1, 2025:

ATLANTA — Shock, joy, and even chants of “USA” filled the room at a watch party inside the Archdiocese of Atlanta as local Catholics learned that, for the first time in history, an American has [...]

(OSV News)–The following is the full text of the “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.

ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia Catholics are excited and still a little bit in shock after the announcement of the first American pope.

ATLANTA - Excitement and pride filled the offices of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Thursday as staff and clergy gathered to witness a moment of history:

ATLANTA—Upon the election of former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as the new pope May 8, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked for prayers of uny for the Holy Father in a statement:

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.