Pope Leo XIV Declares He Is Roman In Final Ceremonial Step, Prays For Chinese Catholics

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman as he completed the final ceremonial step as Bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese. Pope also made first comment on one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his new pontificate. Pope Leo XIV prayed for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with the holy see. Watch-