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This is the view of 1.2 million people from above. This is happening in Madrid, in the famous Plaza de Cibeles and its surroundings, where Pope Leo XIV will preside over the solemn Corpus Christi Mass, followed by a historic procession.

This is the view of 1.2 million people from above. This is happening in Madrid, in the famous Plaza de Cibeles and its surroundings, where Pope Leo XIV will preside over the solemn Corpus Christi Mass, followed by a historic procession.

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BREAKING NEWS: The blood of Saint Januarius has liquefied in Naples ahead of Pope Leo’s visit for the first anniversary of his election as pope. During a packed liturgy in the cathedral, the pope held the reliquary aloft and displayed the liquefied relic for the faithful, a gesture many Neapolitans read as a sign of protection and hope for their city. The famous “miracle of San Gennaro” traditionally occurs three times a year—on the saint’s feast day in mid‑September, in December, and in May—and it also famously happened during Pope Francis’ visit to Naples in 2015, a moment many interpreted as a special blessing for the city.

BREAKING NEWS: The blood of Saint Januarius has liquefied in Naples ahead of Pope Leo’s visit for the first anniversary of his election as pope. During a packed liturgy in the cathedral, the pope held the reliquary aloft and displayed the liquefied relic for the faithful, a gesture many Neapolitans read as a sign of protection and hope for their city. The famous “miracle of San Gennaro” traditionally occurs three times a year—on the saint’s feast day in mid‑September, in December, and in May—and it also famously happened during Pope Francis’ visit to Naples in 2015, a moment many interpreted as a special blessing for the city.

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Pope Leo XIV crowning the statue of Our Lady of the Gypsies for the Jubilee of the Roma, Sinti and Travelling Peoples.

Pope Leo XIV crowning the statue of Our Lady of the Gypsies for the Jubilee of the Roma, Sinti and Travelling Peoples.

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There is a long-standing tradition for pilgrims to trade zucchettos (the white head covering) with the recent popes. This takes place commonly during the General Audiences in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Leo has chosen typically to place the gifted zucchetto upon his head for a few moments before returning it to the pilgrim. Finally, at Wednesday’s General Audience, Pope Leo traded the zucchetto he was wearing and continued to wear the one gifted to him. His Holiness ended the moment with an impromptu high-five.

There is a long-standing tradition for pilgrims to trade zucchettos (the white head covering) with the recent popes. This takes place commonly during the General Audiences in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Leo has chosen typically to place the gifted zucchetto upon his head for a few moments before returning it to the pilgrim. Finally, at Wednesday’s General Audience, Pope Leo traded the zucchetto he was wearing and continued to wear the one gifted to him. His Holiness ended the moment with an impromptu high-five.

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As tradition during the Sede Vacante, the Ring of the Fisherman and the lead seal of Pope Francis were officially destroyed this morning in the Synod Hall, in the presence of the Camerlengo and the College of Cardinals. A rite marking the end of one pontificate and the wait for the next.

As tradition during the Sede Vacante, the Ring of the Fisherman and the lead seal of Pope Francis were officially destroyed this morning in the Synod Hall, in the presence of the Camerlengo and the College of Cardinals. A rite marking the end of one pontificate and the wait for the next.

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You can tell the crowd had been waiting for this. During his apostolic trip to Africa, Pope Leo has already shown off his English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish — but this afternoon he unlocked a new language: Kimbundu, a Bantu language spoken in Angola. He said: “Mama Muxima, tueza kokué, Mama Muxima, tutambululé,” which means: “Mother of the heart, we come to you; Mother of the heart, receive us.” The crowd erupted in applause. Hey Duolingo we couldn’t find Kimbundu on your app… any plans?

You can tell the crowd had been waiting for this. During his apostolic trip to Africa, Pope Leo has already shown off his English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish — but this afternoon he unlocked a new language: Kimbundu, a Bantu language spoken in Angola. He said: “Mama Muxima, tueza kokué, Mama Muxima, tutambululé,” which means: “Mother of the heart, we come to you; Mother of the heart, receive us.” The crowd erupted in applause. Hey Duolingo we couldn’t find Kimbundu on your app… any plans?

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These are the ruins of the imperial palace of Nicaea in İznik, Türkiye (Turkey), the site many experts consider the most likely location of the First Council of Nicaea. Pope Leo will visit this city on Friday, November 28, to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. 📹 Magdalena Wolinska-Riedi / EWTN News

These are the ruins of the imperial palace of Nicaea in İznik, Türkiye (Turkey), the site many experts consider the most likely location of the First Council of Nicaea. Pope Leo will visit this city on Friday, November 28, to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. 📹 Magdalena Wolinska-Riedi / EWTN News

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St. Peter’s Square erupts with joy at the General Audience. The Pope tries to finish his sentence, but the crowd takes over: ‘Leone! Leone!’ He swallows, smiles shyly. History is being made as more and more pilgrims meet the Catholic Church’s new Pope!

St. Peter’s Square erupts with joy at the General Audience. The Pope tries to finish his sentence, but the crowd takes over: ‘Leone! Leone!’ He swallows, smiles shyly. History is being made as more and more pilgrims meet the Catholic Church’s new Pope!

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Saint Carlo Acutis' parents, Andrea and Antonia, accompanied by his younger twin siblings, Michele and Francesca, brought the offertory gifts to Pope Leo XIV during the canonization Mass.

Saint Carlo Acutis' parents, Andrea and Antonia, accompanied by his younger twin siblings, Michele and Francesca, brought the offertory gifts to Pope Leo XIV during the canonization Mass.

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During the Chrism Mass, Pope Leo XIV breathes over the sacred chrism oil—a gesture known as insufflation. This ancient sign recalls Christ breathing the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It symbolizes the Spirit’s presence sanctifying the oil, which will be used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, marking the faithful with the seal of Christ.

During the Chrism Mass, Pope Leo XIV breathes over the sacred chrism oil—a gesture known as insufflation. This ancient sign recalls Christ breathing the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. It symbolizes the Spirit’s presence sanctifying the oil, which will be used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, marking the faithful with the seal of Christ.

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During today’s Jubilee Audience for the Jubilee of Choirs in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV shared a warm moment with a young child seated on his mother’s lap. The child’s enthusiastic hug briefly threw the Pope off balance, drawing smiles from those nearby. The Holy Father recovered with good humor and continued greeting the faithful with his characteristic gentleness.

During today’s Jubilee Audience for the Jubilee of Choirs in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV shared a warm moment with a young child seated on his mother’s lap. The child’s enthusiastic hug briefly threw the Pope off balance, drawing smiles from those nearby. The Holy Father recovered with good humor and continued greeting the faithful with his characteristic gentleness.

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Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican on Jan. 12, in an unscheduled audience later added to the official agenda. Machado, a key figure of the Venezuelan opposition and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has denounced the country’s humanitarian and institutional crisis. The Vatican released no details of the meeting, as the Pope continues to call for respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty and human and civil rights.

Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican on Jan. 12, in an unscheduled audience later added to the official agenda. Machado, a key figure of the Venezuelan opposition and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has denounced the country’s humanitarian and institutional crisis. The Vatican released no details of the meeting, as the Pope continues to call for respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty and human and civil rights.

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Upon leaving the Palace of the Cortes, after his historic address to the Spanish Parliament, instead of going directly to his official car, Pope Leo XIV decided to break with protocol and approach those who had only been waiting to see him from afar. It was a moment filled with greetings, smiles, clasped hands, and emotional faces. Madrid touches the world—and the Pope himself—with its devotion to the Successor of Peter.

Upon leaving the Palace of the Cortes, after his historic address to the Spanish Parliament, instead of going directly to his official car, Pope Leo XIV decided to break with protocol and approach those who had only been waiting to see him from afar. It was a moment filled with greetings, smiles, clasped hands, and emotional faces. Madrid touches the world—and the Pope himself—with its devotion to the Successor of Peter.

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“Do not be afraid!”. In his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV echoes the timeless call of St. John Paul II, urging young people to embrace Christ’s invitation. On the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, his voice resounds: “Accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”

“Do not be afraid!”. In his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV echoes the timeless call of St. John Paul II, urging young people to embrace Christ’s invitation. On the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, his voice resounds: “Accept the invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”

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"La Mamma è sempre con noi!" “Our Mother is always with us!” With simple and tender words, at the feet of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Leo XIV turned a simple greeting into a small catechesis of the heart: when we walk with Mary, we are never alone.

"La Mamma è sempre con noi!" “Our Mother is always with us!” With simple and tender words, at the feet of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Leo XIV turned a simple greeting into a small catechesis of the heart: when we walk with Mary, we are never alone.

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Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St Peter’s Basilica in a wheelchair while using his oxygen cannula. It was the first time he has been seen without his papal attire. Let’s keep praying for his recovery! 🎥: Crux Stationalis - Jacob Stein #popefrancis #catholicchurch #stpetersbasilica

Pope Francis made a surprise visit to St Peter’s Basilica in a wheelchair while using his oxygen cannula. It was the first time he has been seen without his papal attire. Let’s keep praying for his recovery! 🎥: Crux Stationalis - Jacob Stein #popefrancis #catholicchurch #stpetersbasilica

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🎥 VIDEO | Pope Francis states that "Enough! Enough, brothers! Every human being is precious in the eyes of God."

🎥 VIDEO | Pope Francis states that "Enough! Enough, brothers! Every human being is precious in the eyes of God."

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On April 20, we received Pope Francis's final blessing. He died the following day. It was an Urbi et Orbi blessing for Easter Sunday. It was also an Urbi et Orbi blessing he first gave us in 2013 after his papal election. One month after his passing, we continue to pray for his eternal rest.

On April 20, we received Pope Francis's final blessing. He died the following day. It was an Urbi et Orbi blessing for Easter Sunday. It was also an Urbi et Orbi blessing he first gave us in 2013 after his papal election. One month after his passing, we continue to pray for his eternal rest.

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Produced by the Dicastery for Integral Human Development and EWTN a video reflection on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, opened the historic launch event on May 25, 2026 in the Vatican.
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Produced by the Dicastery for Integral Human Development and EWTN a video reflection on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, opened the historic launch event on May 25, 2026 in the Vatican.

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At today's General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican Council’s constitution on the sacred liturgy, and urged priests to respect the texts and norms of the Mass. The Holy Father reminded priests not to alter the liturgy “on their own initiative,” warning that such changes can create confusion among the faithful.
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At today's General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican Council’s constitution on the sacred liturgy, and urged priests to respect the texts and norms of the Mass. The Holy Father reminded priests not to alter the liturgy “on their own initiative,” warning that such changes can create confusion among the faithful.

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Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to lead the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. During their audience at the Vatican, the Pope encouraged Catholics and Anglicans to continue the path of dialogue and unity, acknowledging that new challenges have made full communion more difficult. He warned that it would be a “scandal” not only to fail in the common mission of making Christ known, but also to stop working to overcome divisions, “no matter how intractable they may appear.”
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Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with Dame Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to lead the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. During their audience at the Vatican, the Pope encouraged Catholics and Anglicans to continue the path of dialogue and unity, acknowledging that new challenges have made full communion more difficult. He warned that it would be a “scandal” not only to fail in the common mission of making Christ known, but also to stop working to overcome divisions, “no matter how intractable they may appear.”

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This was Pope Francis’s last public appearance. His final gesture of love for the Church was the Urbi et Orbi blessing with which Catholics celebrate the Resurrection on Easter. Let us listen to his words and pray for the eternal repose of our shepherd.
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This was Pope Francis’s last public appearance. His final gesture of love for the Church was the Urbi et Orbi blessing with which Catholics celebrate the Resurrection on Easter. Let us listen to his words and pray for the eternal repose of our shepherd.

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A lighthearted moment marked the opening of the Extraordinary Consistory. As Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, headed to the wrong microphone, Pope Leo XIV gestured toward the main podium. As the the 92-year-old Cardinal hurried across the audience hall floor, Pope Leo jokingly laughed and said, "In front of everyone, Your Eminence!" The Cardinal then delivered his address with his trademark strong voice. Pope Leo subsequently opened the Extraordinary Consistory, calling for honest dialogue, unity, and a synodal spirit of listening. He asked the cardinals for their "strong, explicit, and public" support as they reflect on evangelization, peace, and the Church's mission in today's world. Read more 👉
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A lighthearted moment marked the opening of the Extraordinary Consistory. As Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, headed to the wrong microphone, Pope Leo XIV gestured toward the main podium. As the the 92-year-old Cardinal hurried across the audience hall floor, Pope Leo jokingly laughed and said, "In front of everyone, Your Eminence!" The Cardinal then delivered his address with his trademark strong voice. Pope Leo subsequently opened the Extraordinary Consistory, calling for honest dialogue, unity, and a synodal spirit of listening. He asked the cardinals for their "strong, explicit, and public" support as they reflect on evangelization, peace, and the Church's mission in today's world. Read more 👉

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During his pastoral visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV stopped to pray at the “Door of Europe,” the monument overlooking the Mediterranean and remembering the many migrants who have crossed these waters in search of safety. Then, with the wind blowing strongly across the island’s rocky coast, the Pope walked toward the sea. Climbing over the rocks in his white cassock, he looked out over the Mediterranean — the same sea that for so many has been a place of fear, hope, tragedy, and salvation. At one point, the wind even carried away his zucchetto, quickly rescued by his secretary, Ed. But Pope Leo kept climbing to look out to the sea. A simple moment. And yet a powerful image: the Pope standing before the waters that carry the suffering, the dreams, and the lives of so many migrants.
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During his pastoral visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV stopped to pray at the “Door of Europe,” the monument overlooking the Mediterranean and remembering the many migrants who have crossed these waters in search of safety. Then, with the wind blowing strongly across the island’s rocky coast, the Pope walked toward the sea. Climbing over the rocks in his white cassock, he looked out over the Mediterranean — the same sea that for so many has been a place of fear, hope, tragedy, and salvation. At one point, the wind even carried away his zucchetto, quickly rescued by his secretary, Ed. But Pope Leo kept climbing to look out to the sea. A simple moment. And yet a powerful image: the Pope standing before the waters that carry the suffering, the dreams, and the lives of so many migrants.

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Madrid witnessed something extraordinary today: Pope Leo XIV carrying our Eucharistic Lord through its streets on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. As thousands followed in prayer and adoration, the scene reflected the beauty of this ancient feast. But Madrid was not alone. Across the world, Catholics gathered to carry Jesus in the Eucharist through their streets, publicly proclaiming their faith in His Real Presence. Corpus Christi is more than a tradition—it is living faith made visible. Wherever the Eucharistic Lord was carried in procession today, in Madrid, throughout Spain, throughout the world, there beat the heart of the Church.
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Madrid witnessed something extraordinary today: Pope Leo XIV carrying our Eucharistic Lord through its streets on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. As thousands followed in prayer and adoration, the scene reflected the beauty of this ancient feast. But Madrid was not alone. Across the world, Catholics gathered to carry Jesus in the Eucharist through their streets, publicly proclaiming their faith in His Real Presence. Corpus Christi is more than a tradition—it is living faith made visible. Wherever the Eucharistic Lord was carried in procession today, in Madrid, throughout Spain, throughout the world, there beat the heart of the Church.

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Shortly after accepting his election as the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV embraced each of the Cardinal Electors and then proceeded to the Pauline Chapel, where he spent a moment in prayer.
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Shortly after accepting his election as the 267th Pope, Pope Leo XIV embraced each of the Cardinal Electors and then proceeded to the Pauline Chapel, where he spent a moment in prayer.

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With visible emotion, Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica—the last one still open—marking the end of the Jubilee of Hope 2025. Crossed by over 33 million pilgrims, the door had been opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. The 27th ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Catholic Church—and the second of the 21st century—comes to a close on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
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With visible emotion, Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica—the last one still open—marking the end of the Jubilee of Hope 2025. Crossed by over 33 million pilgrims, the door had been opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. The 27th ordinary Jubilee in the history of the Catholic Church—and the second of the 21st century—comes to a close on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

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Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians around the world to prepare together for the Year 2033, marking 2,000 years since Christ’s Redemption. Addressing a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Holy Father said that in an age marked by war, polarization, and division, Christians must become “a credible sign of peace.” He urged greater cooperation among Christian communities, rooted in the Nicene Creed, to witness to the Risen Christ and help build a more peaceful and united world. This comes one day after the delegation’s presence in the Vatican at the Pope’s Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
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Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians around the world to prepare together for the Year 2033, marking 2,000 years since Christ’s Redemption. Addressing a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Holy Father said that in an age marked by war, polarization, and division, Christians must become “a credible sign of peace.” He urged greater cooperation among Christian communities, rooted in the Nicene Creed, to witness to the Risen Christ and help build a more peaceful and united world. This comes one day after the delegation’s presence in the Vatican at the Pope’s Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

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First images of Pope Francis' tomb at Saint Mary Major: the slab marked 'FRANCISCVS' is lit by a spotlight, and above it hangs a crucifix — an enlarged replica of the late Pope's pectoral cross.
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First images of Pope Francis' tomb at Saint Mary Major: the slab marked 'FRANCISCVS' is lit by a spotlight, and above it hangs a crucifix — an enlarged replica of the late Pope's pectoral cross.

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436,646 views • 1 year ago

Pope Leo XIV recently convened 178 cardinals in Rome for an extraordinary consistory. Clad in scarlet red to symbolize the blood of the martyrs, the College of Cardinals gathered to reflect on four central themes—peace, the common good, synodality, and their view of the world—all to help the Church proclaim the Gospel with greater fidelity. Watch Vaticano now ➡️
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Pope Leo XIV recently convened 178 cardinals in Rome for an extraordinary consistory. Clad in scarlet red to symbolize the blood of the martyrs, the College of Cardinals gathered to reflect on four central themes—peace, the common good, synodality, and their view of the world—all to help the Church proclaim the Gospel with greater fidelity. Watch Vaticano now ➡️

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In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, a reporter asked Pope Leo XIV why he had not prayed “at least not visibly” during his visit to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. The Pope smiled and replied: “Who said that I didn’t pray? … And perhaps I am praying even now.” He then clarified: “In fact, I prefer to pray in a Catholic church, in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament,” calling the attention given to that moment “a bit… curious.”
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In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, a reporter asked Pope Leo XIV why he had not prayed “at least not visibly” during his visit to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. The Pope smiled and replied: “Who said that I didn’t pray? … And perhaps I am praying even now.” He then clarified: “In fact, I prefer to pray in a Catholic church, in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament,” calling the attention given to that moment “a bit… curious.”

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213,025 views • 7 months ago

The Borso d’Este Bible, one of the supreme masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, was formally presented to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during an institutional ceremony attended by the President of the Italian Senate, Ignazio La Russa. The encounter took on a particularly touching note when Pope Leo gently reached for the manuscript, carefully asking whether gloves were required and if he might turn its pages. Reassured that the precious volume could be handled, the Pope leafed through the codex with evident reverence, observing various Bible passages and illuminations. Commissioned in the 15th century by Borso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, the lavishly illuminated Bible—celebrated for its gold embellishments and Afghan lapis lazuli miniatures—stands as a pinnacle of European manuscript art, uniting exceptional artistic refinement, historical significance, and profound spiritual symbolism. It is rarely displayed outside its permanent home at the Estense Library in Modena.
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The Borso d’Este Bible, one of the supreme masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, was formally presented to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during an institutional ceremony attended by the President of the Italian Senate, Ignazio La Russa. The encounter took on a particularly touching note when Pope Leo gently reached for the manuscript, carefully asking whether gloves were required and if he might turn its pages. Reassured that the precious volume could be handled, the Pope leafed through the codex with evident reverence, observing various Bible passages and illuminations. Commissioned in the 15th century by Borso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, the lavishly illuminated Bible—celebrated for its gold embellishments and Afghan lapis lazuli miniatures—stands as a pinnacle of European manuscript art, uniting exceptional artistic refinement, historical significance, and profound spiritual symbolism. It is rarely displayed outside its permanent home at the Estense Library in Modena.

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On his way back to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV visited St. Mary Major, where he stopped in prayer before the tomb of Pope Francis and the icon of the Virgin, Salus Populi Romani.
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On his way back to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV visited St. Mary Major, where he stopped in prayer before the tomb of Pope Francis and the icon of the Virgin, Salus Populi Romani.

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The Jubilee of Hope 2025 has begun! Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Catholic Church begins a Holy Year that the Popes proclaim every 25 years. #Jubilee2025
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The Jubilee of Hope 2025 has begun! Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Catholic Church begins a Holy Year that the Popes proclaim every 25 years. #Jubilee2025

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 4th on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, calling for a response to migration rooted in human dignity rather than fear or indifference. Reflecting on the Good Samaritan, he said migrants lost at sea are “victims both of decisions that were made and of decisions that were not made.” He urged Europe to move beyond emergency responses and adopt long-term policies that protect, support, and integrate migrants.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 4th on the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, calling for a response to migration rooted in human dignity rather than fear or indifference. Reflecting on the Good Samaritan, he said migrants lost at sea are “victims both of decisions that were made and of decisions that were not made.” He urged Europe to move beyond emergency responses and adopt long-term policies that protect, support, and integrate migrants.

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20,884 views • 19 days ago

For the first time in 57 years, a pope has attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Pope Leo XIV took part in the event held in the San Damaso Courtyard at the Vatican. The 27 new recruits pledged their loyalty before the Holy Father — marking the first papal presence at the ceremony since Paul VI in 1968.
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For the first time in 57 years, a pope has attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Pope Leo XIV took part in the event held in the San Damaso Courtyard at the Vatican. The 27 new recruits pledged their loyalty before the Holy Father — marking the first papal presence at the ceremony since Paul VI in 1968.

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224,491 views • 9 months ago

In a candid moment, Pope Leo blessed the traditional Armenian offering of bread and salt—and, after asking the Armenian Patriarch Sahak II if he should eat the piece, he did. This was the first event of his fourth and final day in Türkiye (Turkey): a prayer visit to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, where he was welcomed with the customary gift of bread and salt. In Armenian tradition, bread symbolizes life and God’s generous blessing, while salt represents purity, loyalty, incorruptibility, and faithful relationships. To “eat salt and bread together” means to seal a bond of lasting trust and peace. In Armenian spirituality, this call to hospitality is rooted in Abraham welcoming the three angels, the Gospel invitation to receive Christ in every stranger, and the monastic tradition of caring for pilgrims.
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In a candid moment, Pope Leo blessed the traditional Armenian offering of bread and salt—and, after asking the Armenian Patriarch Sahak II if he should eat the piece, he did. This was the first event of his fourth and final day in Türkiye (Turkey): a prayer visit to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, where he was welcomed with the customary gift of bread and salt. In Armenian tradition, bread symbolizes life and God’s generous blessing, while salt represents purity, loyalty, incorruptibility, and faithful relationships. To “eat salt and bread together” means to seal a bond of lasting trust and peace. In Armenian spirituality, this call to hospitality is rooted in Abraham welcoming the three angels, the Gospel invitation to receive Christ in every stranger, and the monastic tradition of caring for pilgrims.

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173,357 views • 7 months ago