ABC's Maggie Rulli in the Vatican for Pope Leo's First Mass

By: ABC57 News Staff

Posted: May 18, 2025 11:05 AM EDT

NOW: ABC’s Maggie Rulli in the Vatican for Pope Leo’s First Mass

ROME, Italy -- Maggie Rulli, ABC News, had the opportunity to celebrate the first mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peters Square.

This is the first time seeing Pope Leo in the 'Pope Mobile', where he blessed infants while travelling from St. Peters Square to Rome.

During the mass, Pope Leo XIV received the Symbols of the Papacy. During his speech, he urged peace and unity.