Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of 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 ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily as bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where he took possession of his cathedra (throne) on Sunday. The pontiff said ecclesial communion is ...

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

Pope Leo XIV has completed the final ceremonial steps to formalizing his role as the Bishop of Rome. The pontiff formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, Rome’s cathedral and ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV occupies the cathedra, the seat of the bishop, as he takes possession of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (Basilica of Saint John Lateran), in Rome, Italy, May 25, 2025.

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 ...