The Vatican is witnessing a historic moment today as Robert Francis Prevost is officially inaugurated as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The grand ceremony, taking place in St. Peter’s Basilica, has drawn a host of world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe.
Among the high-profile attendees are Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, United States Vice President JD Vance, and other prominent international figures, all gathered to witness this significant transition in the Catholic Church’s leadership.
The inauguration of Pope Robert Francis Prevost marks a new chapter for the Church’s over 1.3 billion faithful worldwide, with expectations high for his leadership in addressing global humanitarian, social, and interfaith challenges.