Three Areas Where the Fire of Pastoral Ministry Can Be Rekindled, According to Pope Leo XIV

Feb 19, 2026 22:17

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV met with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall Photo: Vatican Media

religious freedom is not only holding steady but growing.

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The government authorized the transfer of the funds to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize the Pope’s visit from November 11 to 16, according to a supreme decree published in the country’s official gazette on September 5.

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

The pattern of giving has been particularly striking. The average donation has been around €200—approximately twice the average single donation in France in 2024—and some contributions have exceeded €10,000.

Three Areas Where the Fire of Pastoral Ministry Can Be Rekindled, According to Pope Leo XIV

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