Pope Leo is installed as Bishop of Rome in Basilica of St John Lateran | ABS-CBN News

Pope Leo XIV was installed on Sunday (May 25) in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the seat of the diocese of Rome.

The new pontiff, who was elected on May 8, is by right the bishop of Rome and symbolically took possession of the throne of Saint Peter inside the Basilica.

"Christian with you and bishop for you," Leo said in his inaugural speech, quoting Saint Augustine, to whose order he belongs.

After the mass, the pope appeared from the balcony of the Basilica to impart a blessing to the people of Rome.

At the end of the ceremony, Leo headed to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where his predecessor, Francis, chose to be buried.

Previously, Leo had paid a visit to the city hall, where he greeted the mayor, Roberto Gualtieri.

(Production: Matteo Negri)

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