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Primary school students make Pope Leo an Aussie quilt
As he presented his credential letters to Pope Leo XIV last week, the new Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt, gave the pontiff biscuits, wine and a handmade quilt from students at a Queensland Catholic school. Source: Vatican News.
Holy spirit opens our lives to love: Pope
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed yesterday that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family. Source: CNS.
Commission tells Pope universal safeguarding guidelines almost ready
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hopes to deliver a “Universal Guidelines Framework for Safeguarding” to Pope Leo XIV later this year, the commission said. Source: CNS.
God wants to help people discover their worth, dignity: Pope Leo
God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: CNS.
Pope’s ‘very fond memories’ of night out in Queensland
It was nearly 20 years ago that the man who is now Pope Leo XIV visited the Augustinian parish in Mareeba, Queensland. Source: The Express.
Pope Leo makes his first contribution to ‘The Pope Video’
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for June, a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is “that the world might grow in compassion”. Source: OSV News.
Priests called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness: Pope
In a Church and a world divided and fractured, priests are called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness, which reconciles people and makes them one community, Pope Leo XIV has told new priests. Source: CNS.
Families the cradle of future of humanity: Pope
Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Pope reminds cyclists they are role models for young people
Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the cyclists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for younger generations. Source: Vatican News.