2025 Papal Transition: Key Moments | Shalom World News
Year 2025 was a historic year for the Catholic Church as it experienced the passing of Pope Francis and the election of his successor. Pope Francis’s last weeks reflected his lifelong dedication to service and compassion. The world watched closely as the papal conclave at the Sistine Chapel culminated in the election of Pope Leo XIV. In his first days as pope, Leo XIV paid respects to his predecessor and officially began his papacy with an Inauguration Mass, signaling a new chapter for the Church, while honoring the legacy of Francis.