Pope Leo’s inauguration to draw huge crowds – and reveal clues about the papacy to come
This will be Leo's opportunity to lay out the type of pope he will be. But these solemn religious ceremonies are also huge events for world leaders.
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Francis famously stripped away the more grand aspects of the papacy – including at his inauguration in 2013. Pic: Reuters
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Benedict wearing golden robes at his inauguration in 2005. Pic: Reuters
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Pope Leo being introduced to the world on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica
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The two presidents met at Francis's funeral for the first time since their White Office bust-up. Pic: AP
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JD Vance – who converted to Catholicism in 2019 – met Francis the day before he died. Pic: Reuters
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