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In late 1825, a group of reform-minded Russian military officers believed the time was ripe to end the rule of the czars.

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The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled as Pope Leo XIV waved from the back of the open-topped truck that looped slowly through the square and then up and down the boulevard to it May 18, 2025 ...

VATICAN CITY (AP): Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history's first American pope on Sunday (May 18), presiding over an inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass for the formal inauguration of his pontificate, in St. Peter’s Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending tradition, diplomacy, and modern priorities. Skip to content NOWCAST ...

Pope Leo XIV toured St Peter’s Square (Jacquelyn Martin, Pool/AP) “In this our time, we still see too much discord, ... Russia is being represented by the culture minister, ...

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square before his inauguration mass on May 18, 2025. AP. During the Mass, Leo appeared to choke up when the two potent symbols of the papacy were ...

Pope Leo XIV has been captured holding a baby and waving to gargantuan crowds as world leaders gather for his inauguration. The bells of St. Peters Basilica rang out as Leo waved from the popemobil… ...

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back vehicle to the crowd waving flags and cheering ...

Pope Leo XIV's waves to people before his formal inauguration of his pontificate with a Mass in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025.