I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be present at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.
In fact, this trip was organized several months before Pope Francis’ passing, and by chance, I had scheduled a visit to St Peter’s Square that very Sunday. I was staying in Prati, a 7 min walk from there and got up at 5am to be among the first to enter. A truly special and memorable experience.
Sunrise on St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
Press corps, preparing to cover the event from the adjacent rooftop, Rome, Italy
Pope Leo XIV greeting the crowd, Rome, Italy
Pope Leo XIV greeting the crowd, Rome, Italy
Pope XIV celebrating mass, Rome, Italy
US visitors, proudly waving their flags
US visitors, proudly waving their flags
St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
Religious sister, holding up banner, Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
“Statue of the Immigrant” by Timothy Schmalz, St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
“Statue of the Immigrant” by Timothy Schmalz, St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy
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