Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18
The Holy See Press Office announced the upcoming schedule for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
VATICAN: The Holy See Press Office announced the upcoming schedule for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. His inaugural Mass will be held in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18 at 10am Rome time.
Three weeks of firsts
May 10, Saturday - Meeting with Cardinals
May 11, Sunday - Regina Caeli prayer from the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Basilica
May 12, Monday – Meeting with the international press
May 16, Friday – Meeting with the Diplomatic Corps (Heads of Mission)
May 18, Sunday - 10:00 AM, St. Peter's Square: Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate
May 20, Tuesday - Taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
May 21, Wednesday - First General Audience
May 24, Saturday - Meeting with the Roman Curia and Vatican City State employees
May 25, Sunday - Regina Caeli - Taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran - Taking possession of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
In another statement, the Press Office shared the Holy Father's 'wish that the Heads and Members of the Institutions of the Roman Curia, as well as the Secretaries and the President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State, continue, on a provisional basis' in their respective roles donec aliter provideatur (until otherwise provided).
Pope Leo XIV, however, maintains the right to 'a certain amount of time for reflection, prayer, and dialogue' before making any 'definitive appointments or confirmations.'--Vatican News
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