Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.

The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: “With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.” “By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!” Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in a ceremonial step to formalizing his role as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope.

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession ...

The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: “With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.” “By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman!” Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of the Arch Basilica of St. John Lateran after presiding over a Mass and takes possession of the Roman Cathedra, formalising his role as Bishop of Rome ...