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Pope Leo XIV made an unannounced private pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano Photo: Vatican Media

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12th and last General Congregation of Cardinals: Francis’ reforms and the new Pope’s vocation to communion

A central theme of the reflection was that of communion, indicated as an essential vocation for the new Pontiff. The profile of a shepherd Pope, a teacher of humanity, capable of embodying the face of a Samaritan Church, close to the needs and wounds of humanity, was outlined. In times marked by wars, violence and strong polarization, a strong need is felt for a spiritual guide who offers mercy, synodality and hope.