Church of Jesus Christ Sends Representative to Inauguration Mass for New Pope
- Elder Matthew S. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ attended Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
- The inauguration took place after Robert Prevost was elected on May 8 as the 267th pontiff, becoming the first pontiff in history to hail from the United States.
- Elder Holland presented a letter from the First Presidency of the Church expressing warm regards and affirming mutual commitments to peace, humanitarian efforts, and collaboration with the Catholic Church.
- Pope Leo XIV called for religious unity, peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and emphasized rejecting war and arms races in favor of integral development.
- The event highlighted ongoing interfaith cooperation and offered a platform for global peace initiatives involving representatives from multiple faiths and nations.
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Church of Jesus Christ sends representative to inauguration mass for new pope
Elder Matthew S. Holland represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Pope Leo XIV's Mass of Inauguration on Sunday and delivered a letter from the First Presidency.
Senate chairman attends Pope Leo mass in Rome
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani represented Pakistan at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday. The Senate chairman’s presence at the mass affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and its respect for the Catholic community worldwide. His participation highlighted Pakistan’s dedication to fostering dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse religious traditions. During his visit, Mr Gillani is sc…
‘Hope to the world’ - Why pilgrims came to Leo’s inauguration
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inauguration Mass Sunday with the presence of thousands of Catholics in St. Peter’s Square.Pope Leo XIV greets Catholics during his first popemobile ride in Saint Peter’s Square on May 18 Credit: Edgar Beltrán/Pillar Media.The May 18 Mass was preceded by the new pontiff’s first tour of St. Peter’s Square in a popemobile, taking him past tens of thousands of pilgrims to shouts of “Viva il Papa!”In his homily, the pope …
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