💨 Abstract

On May 18, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made his first journey through St. Peter’s Square in an open-back truck ahead of his official installation. He waved to an enthusiastic crowd holding flags from various countries, including Peru, the United States, and the Holy See. The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled as the crowd cheered. The article concludes with copyright information relevant to both The Associated Press and WTOP.

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