Pope Leo XIV smiles after presenting the pallium to Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Archbishop Weisenburger said he assured the pope of the prayers of the people of the Archdiocese of Detroit, saying Detroiters have "much affection" for the Holy Father, whose diaconal ordination took place in the archdiocese. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Archbishop Weisenburger walks back to his seat after receiving the pallium from Pope Leo XIV during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29, 2025, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
Seven of the eight U.S. archbishops who received their pallium from Pope Leo XIV, including Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, right, gather for a photograph shortly after the Mass on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, June 29, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Pope Leo imposed the pallium upon the shoulders of the new archbishops as a symbol of their responsibility as shepherd's of Christ's flock and their fidelity to the Holy Father.
Archbishop Weisenburger waits to receive his pallium from Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Leo imposes the pallium upon the shoulders of Archbishop Weisenburger, who was among dozens of newly appointed archbishops from around the world to gather in Rome for the Mass.
Pope Leo XIV embraces Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger after imposing the pallium upon him. Archbishop Weisenburger thanked the pope and reminded him of his diaconal ordination at St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park. "Yes! Yes, St. Clare's Parish. Yes, I have fond memories," the pope said. (Screenshot via Vatican Media)
Pope Leo XIV processes from St. Peter's Basilica following Mass on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul.
A pair of Swiss Guard process out of St. Peter's Basilica along with the new archbishops and Pope Leo XIV.
Archbishop Weisenburger smiles while wearing his pallium at the close of the Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
Seven of the eight U.S. archbishops who received their pallium from Pope Leo XIV, including Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, right, gather for a photograph shortly after the Mass on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul, June 29, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
Detroit clergy gather in Rome to celebrate Archbishop Weisenburger's reception of the pallium. From left are Fr. David Tomaszycki, Fr. Ryan Asher, Fr. Mario Amore, Fr. Jeffrey Day, Msgr. Charles Kosanke, Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Archbishop Weisenburger and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Fisher.
Members of Archbishop Weisenburger's family pose for a photo in Rome. Left to right are the archbishop's sisters, Adina Heller and Mary Jung, Archbishop Weisenburger, his niece Ashley Kastl, her father and the archbishop's brother-in-law, Don Jung, and the archbishop's niece, Jillian Heller.
Archbishop Weisenburger with Dr. Todd and Michelle Hachigian.
Archbishop Weisenburger with his grand-nephew, Cooper Kastl.
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