The rite began at the grave of Saint Peter in the Vatican Basilica. The Pope and the patriarchs of Eastern Churches stopped there in prayer.
Then the deacons moved the Gospel in the procession, as well as a pallium and ring. The most important moments of the mass is the imposition of the new pope of these Piotr insignia and the ritual of obedience on the part of the representatives of the People of God.
Faithful from around the world in St. Peter's Square. At the Mass of the leaders, including Andrzej Duda and Wołodymyr Zelanski
Tens of thousands of faithful from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square.
156 delegations came to the mass. There are over 20 presidents, among them Andrzej Duda with his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelnski, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, head of the Israeli state Icchak Herzog.
The United States is represented by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 25 premieres came. Is the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and chairwoman of the European Parliament Robert Metsool.
There are also over 70 representatives of other denominations and religions, including 38 ecumenical delegations, as well as 15 representatives of Judaism.
