Start of Pontificate and Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV

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Distribution of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV

Sunday 18 May 2025, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome, in St. Peter’s Square. The Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate is expected to last approximately over two hours.

Eurovision News Events, on behalf of Vatican Media, will distribute the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV from 0650 GMT (0850 CET) to approximately 1130 GMT (1330 CET), on satellite over Europe, MENA and Americas, and via The Switch in the US. For access over Asia and Africa, please contact us for details.

The Regina Caeli is included in the live broadcast, and it will be held in St. Peter Square after the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate. Pope Leo XIV is expected to greet delegations and guests in St. Peter’s Basilica at the end of the Regina Caeli.  

Usage restrictions:

These worldwide telecasts are offered FREE OF CHARGE by the Vatican Dicastery for Communication only for live or pre-recorded broadcasts, or for use in news reports, or religious programs on any platform. No sale or commercial use. (Source: Vatican Media).

ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

Feed times: 0650 – 1130 GMT (0850 - 1330 CET) approx. (line-up included)

Running order (expected start-end time):
 
06:54:15 GMT                  Black
 
06:54:45 GMT                 Eurovision opening sequence
 
06:55:00 GMT                 Live broadcast starts
 
                                        Delegations and guests arrivals 
 
                                        Pope Leo XIV – popemobile tour
 
08:00 – 10:30 GMT        Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration for the Beginning of the Petrine Ministry of the
Bishop of Rome, in St. Peter’s Square.

Source: VACTV

Audio configuration:
1. NATURAL SOUND
2. ENGLISH GUIDE 
3. SPANISH GUIDE 
4. FRENCH GUIDE 

Please note that the English, Spanish, and French guides commentaries will be available from 07:20 to 10:15 GMT approx. (after Regina Caeli). 

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Distribution of Accreditation cards

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