Pope Leo XIV will begin his papacy surrounded by the grandeur of Vatican tradition. From sacred relics to high-security vehicles, the new Pope's life will be vastly different from his humble beginnings.
As the first American Pope, he follows Pope Francis' simpler path, but it is unclear whether he will maintain his humility or reclaim the clifftop palace and other luxuries of traditional papal life.
Robert Francis Prevost, the former bishop, will have a very different life at the Vatican than he did growing up in a suburban Illinois town and serving as a missionary among poor farmers in rural Peru.
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The pallium, an ecclesiastical vestment in the Catholic Church, will be given to the first American Pope at his inauguration next week during a lavish mass.
After that, the Fisherman's ring, possibly the most emblematic item of jewellery a pope can wear, will be put on his finger.
Although its value to the Catholic Church is incalculable, the ring, which is engraved with his papal name and a picture of St. Peter casting his net, is said to be worth $520,000.
The pectoral crosses, which are unique to each pope, are another priceless piece of jewellery that they wear.
Leo XIV wore a cross with a detachable cover that holds the bones of saints, which was given to him by his religious order, the Augustinians, when he was elected a cardinal in 2023, as he greeted the faithful Thursday following his election.
Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was renowned for his modest ways, which started when he enlisted in the Jesuit Order in the 1950s and made a vow of poverty, in contrast to the Vatican's gilded grandeur.
Dr. Sandro Barbaglio, a curator at the Vatican Museum, stated in 2016 that the decision is final until the pope wishes it to stay that way. This implies that a pope in the future may choose to reclaim the house and restore its privacy. The papal apartments have been branded by each pope.
Situated in the Alban Hills and offering sweeping views of Lake Albano, the 135-acre complex of buildings known as Castel Gandolfo is situated 25 kilometres outside of Rome. The enormous palace has a swimming pool that Pope John Paul II installed.
The new Pope's choice of transportation will surely be closely examined, along with the living arrangements he decides on.
Pope Francis, who is very concerned about the environment, decided to use a Mercedes-built all-electric Popemobile that cost an estimated $500,000.
Over the years, popes have travelled in a variety of vehicles. In 1965, Pope Paul VI visited New York City in a Lincoln Continental.
It is unclear what kind of vehicle Pope Leo XIV will use for travel, but since Francis's modified electric G-Wagon was only constructed for him last year, it is probably going to be another area of continuity for the new pope.
Known for his support of the underprivileged, Pope Leo has been labelled a "second Francis" and has stated that he will carry on Francis' legacy.
The Fisherman's Ring is worth approximately $520,000, but its religious significance is priceless.
Will Pope Leo live in the Vatican Apartments?
That is still unknown. He could follow Francis' modest path or reclaim the clifftop retreat.
As the first American Pope, he follows Pope Francis' simpler path, but it is unclear whether he will maintain his humility or reclaim the clifftop palace and other luxuries of traditional papal life.
What traditional items will Pope Leo XIV receive?
Pope Leo XIV will inherit centuries-old papal luxuries like a $520,000 ring, Vatican apartments, and the iconic Popemobile. He would receive the priceless papacy-related regalia and extensive estate, which includes lavish papal apartments, a bulletproof popemobile, and gold jewellery, as per a report by the Daily Mail.Robert Francis Prevost, the former bishop, will have a very different life at the Vatican than he did growing up in a suburban Illinois town and serving as a missionary among poor farmers in rural Peru.
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The pallium, an ecclesiastical vestment in the Catholic Church, will be given to the first American Pope at his inauguration next week during a lavish mass.
After that, the Fisherman's ring, possibly the most emblematic item of jewellery a pope can wear, will be put on his finger.
Although its value to the Catholic Church is incalculable, the ring, which is engraved with his papal name and a picture of St. Peter casting his net, is said to be worth $520,000.
The pectoral crosses, which are unique to each pope, are another priceless piece of jewellery that they wear.
Leo XIV wore a cross with a detachable cover that holds the bones of saints, which was given to him by his religious order, the Augustinians, when he was elected a cardinal in 2023, as he greeted the faithful Thursday following his election.
Pope Francis, Leo's predecessor, was renowned for his modest ways, which started when he enlisted in the Jesuit Order in the 1950s and made a vow of poverty, in contrast to the Vatican's gilded grandeur.
Which residence and car will the new Pope choose?
It is still unknown, though, where he will reside while serving as pope and whether he will be able to overrule Francis' decision to use the apartments in the magnificent cliffside castle and convert the papal retreat into a museum.Dr. Sandro Barbaglio, a curator at the Vatican Museum, stated in 2016 that the decision is final until the pope wishes it to stay that way. This implies that a pope in the future may choose to reclaim the house and restore its privacy. The papal apartments have been branded by each pope.
Situated in the Alban Hills and offering sweeping views of Lake Albano, the 135-acre complex of buildings known as Castel Gandolfo is situated 25 kilometres outside of Rome. The enormous palace has a swimming pool that Pope John Paul II installed.
The new Pope's choice of transportation will surely be closely examined, along with the living arrangements he decides on.
Pope Francis, who is very concerned about the environment, decided to use a Mercedes-built all-electric Popemobile that cost an estimated $500,000.
Over the years, popes have travelled in a variety of vehicles. In 1965, Pope Paul VI visited New York City in a Lincoln Continental.
It is unclear what kind of vehicle Pope Leo XIV will use for travel, but since Francis's modified electric G-Wagon was only constructed for him last year, it is probably going to be another area of continuity for the new pope.
Known for his support of the underprivileged, Pope Leo has been labelled a "second Francis" and has stated that he will carry on Francis' legacy.
FAQs
What is the value of Pope Leo's ring?The Fisherman's Ring is worth approximately $520,000, but its religious significance is priceless.
Will Pope Leo live in the Vatican Apartments?
That is still unknown. He could follow Francis' modest path or reclaim the clifftop retreat.
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