Rome: Pope Francis goes to south city parish to speak with priests

Dec 21, 2023 01:56

The meeting between the Bishop of Rome and his priests was described as "beautiful and also moving" by Monsignor Gervasi. Photo: Vicariato de Roma

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Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Rome: Pope Francis goes to south city parish to speak with priests

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