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Pope Leo XIV greets a baby during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV: Sadness in life can be healed through Christ

Oct 22, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father said the mystery of Christ’s resurrection can “change... Read more

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