Pope Leo vows to resist ‘temptation to be an autocrat’ and condemns ‘religious propaganda’ at inauguration
The pontiff, 69, greeted leaders from around the world, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as tens of thousands gathered at the Vatican.
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Pope Leo during his inauguration in St Peter's Square. Pic: AP
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An estimated 200,000 people attended the inauguration. Pic: AP
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Pope Leo waves from the popemobile. Pic: AP
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The pope speaks during his inaugural mass. Pic: Reuters
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo. Pic: Volodymyr Zelenskyy/X
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with JD Vance. Pic: AP
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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh arrives for the inauguration. Pic: Reuters
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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrive for the ceremony. Pic: AP
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The pope receives the lambswool stole, a symbol of the papacy, during the inauguration. Pic: AP
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The pope kisses the altar. Pic: AP
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The pope wears the fisherman's ring amid the inauguration. Pic: AP
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Cardinals attend the inaugural mass. Pic: AP
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A member of the crowd displays the Peruvian flag. Pic: AP
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Ethan Menning, 21, from Nebraska, draped in the US flag ahead of the inauguration. Pic: AP
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The clergy walk through St Peter's Square. Pic: Reuters
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