Mass for Pope Leo XIV at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • A morning Mass is held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, to mark the election of Pope Leo XIV. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    A morning Mass is held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, to mark the election of Pope Leo XIV. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Worshippers offers prayers during the Mass, held after the election of the first US-born pontiff
    Worshippers offers prayers during the Mass, held after the election of the first US-born pontiff
  • Catholics in the UAE and around the world have celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, who succeeds Pope Francis as pontiff
    Catholics in the UAE and around the world have celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, who succeeds Pope Francis as pontiff
  • Worshippers pray during the Mass in Abu Dhabi
    Worshippers pray during the Mass in Abu Dhabi
  • The Mass was dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, who was elected during a conclave in the Vatican comprising 133 cardinals
    The Mass was dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, who was elected during a conclave in the Vatican comprising 133 cardinals
  • Abu Dhabi residents offer prayers for the new pontiff
    Abu Dhabi residents offer prayers for the new pontiff
  • Pope Leo XIV will leave the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics
    Pope Leo XIV will leave the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics
  • Worshippers arrive for morning Mass at St Joseph's Cathedral
    Worshippers arrive for morning Mass at St Joseph's Cathedral