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Pope Leo XIV on Youth Olympics and Hope
Pope Leo XIV calls Youth Olympics a sign of hope for global unity amid African hosting.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV calls Youth Olympics a sign of hope for global unity amid African hosting. Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar as a sign of hope for mutual respect among young athletes. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV on Youth Olympics
Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as a sign of hope for mutual respect among young athletes.
“Here, once again, we see a sign of hope emerging from the world of sport!”
Beatification of Georgia Martyrs
Pope Leo XIV mentioned the beatification of Georgia Martyrs in Savannah, Georgia, on 31 October.
“Yesterday, in savannah, georgia, in the united states, pedro de corpa and four companions, members of the order of friars minor, who were killed in hatred of the faith in 1597, were beatified”
World Week of the Poor
Pope Leo XIV congratulated the Friars Minor on the World Week of the Poor from 8 to 15 November in Rome.
“I congratulate the sons of saint francis who, through this initiative, are placing the poor at the centre”
Commemoration of All Souls
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Rome’s Verano Cemetery on Monday, 2 November, for the Commemoration of All Souls.
“During these days, let us feel united, in the communion of saints, with the vast family of brothers and sisters who have preceded us on our earthly pilgrimage”
The essence
Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar as a sign of hope for mutual respect among young athletes.
