Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy with Heartwarming Moment

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was officially inaugurated on May 18 as the new head of the Catholic Church. At 69, he becomes the first American-born pope — a moment celebrated by former President Donald Trump as “such an honor.”

During the inauguration in St. Peter’s Square, the crowd cheered as Pope Leo rode through in the popemobile. In a touching moment, “two babies were held up by their parents” and handed to security. The Pope “blessed each baby” before returning them to their families, who waved joyfully.