Religious freedom explained by Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV received in audience some representatives of the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need. Photo: Vatican Media

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Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

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Religious freedom explained by Leo XIV

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