Pope Leo XIV has been captured holding a baby and waving to gargantuan crowds as world leaders gather for his inauguration.
The bells of St. Peters Basilica rang out as Leo waved from the open-topped vehicle that slowly went round the square and then up and down the boulevard.
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The crowd cheered “Viva il Papa” and waved plenty of Peruvian, American and Holy See flags representing Leo’s nationalities.
Flags from other nations were also seen, as well as banner and umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the springtime sun.
The late Pope Francis had taken his last popemobile ride here on Easter Sunday.
His casket was also taken on the back of the vehicle across Rome last month to its final resting place.
Security was incredible tight as civil protection crews in neon uniforms funneled pilgrims into quadrants in the piazza.
Priests were also rushed into St. Peter’s Basilica to get ready for the historical Mass.
US Vice President JD Vance paid his respects at the Argentine pope’s tomb upon arriving in Rome late Saturday and was heading the US delegation honoring the Chicago-born Leo.
Known as Father Bob, Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV on May 8 after less than 25 hours of voting in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
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