# Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity with Faith

> Pope Leo XIV urges Pontifical Teutonic College to preserve unity with the Pope and faith on its 150th anniversary.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity with Faith · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV urges Pontifical Teutonic College to preserve unity with the Pope and faith on its 150th anniversary. Pope Leo XIV tells the Pontifical Teutonic…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-community-of-pontifical-teutonic-college-of-santa-maria.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-03T10:56:48.079+00:00
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## Pope Leo XIV addresses college
Pope Leo XIV spoke to the Pontifical Teutonic College on its 150th anniversary foundation day.

> This one Faith in Christ is the principle of unity among the faithful
## College's historical role
The College has served as a refuge for German priests since the 19th century during the Kulturkampf.

> a place of refuge and study for priests from the German-speaking regions
## Modern college mission
The College helps priests prepare for modern challenges through intellectual and spiritual formation.

> to respond to the questions of people in their homelands in the face of the great challenges of our time
## Proximity to Saint Peter
The College’s location near Saint Peter’s tomb ensures close ties to the Pope and faith.

> a faithful adherence to the Roman Pontiff
## Preserving unity with Pope
Pope Leo XIV urges the College to make Christ’s prayer for unity a lived reality.

> Make this heartfelt supplication of Jesus your own
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV tells the Pontifical Teutonic College to maintain unity with the Pope and faith amid current challenges.