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Leo XIV takes possession of the Cathedral of Rome

On Sunday, May 25, Pope Leo XIV took possession of the Cathedral of Rome, St. John Lateran, making him bishop of the city.

Rome Reports-May 26, 2025-Reading time: < 1 minute
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On Sunday, May 25, Pope Leo XIV took possession of the Cathedral of Rome, St. John Lateran. It is the oldest papal basilica and one of the four most important in the capital of Italy.

This step makes Leo XIV the Bishop of Rome, celebrating his first Mass as such on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.


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