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Pope has 'sudden worsening' of respiratory condition: Vatican
13 Jan 2026 10:30 GMT
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Officials said that Pope Francis’ condition continued to … picture.”
On Thursday, the pope dedicated the morning to …
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What we know about Pope Leo's planned visit to Spain in 2026
13 Jan 2026 05:36 GMT
… three locations “was the Pope’s personal initiative”.
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In 2024, the former Pope, Pope Francis had shared his desire … Familia.
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Pope Leo baptises 20 children of Vatican employees
12 Jan 2026 22:45 GMT
… started in 1981 with St John Paul II. Pope Leo baptised 20 children … into new creatures,” the Pope told parents and godparents gathered … adults,” would we? the Pope asked.
Addressing the gathering as … to choose baptism, says Pope, baptizing 20 infants in …
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Pope Leo Walks the ‘Early Francis’ Path — With a New Approach
12 Jan 2026 22:09 GMT
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Yet Pope Francis did not …
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The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff
12 Jan 2026 19:39 GMT
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St. John Paul II also chose to use the … Scorzelli for St. Paul VI.
Pope Leo XIV waves during the … new papal ferula used by Pope Leo XIV is in continuity … bears the motto chosen by Pope Leo XIV: “ In illo uno …
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At Gundel, tasting the menu Pope John Paul II enjoyed during his ’96 visit to Hungary – photos
10 Jan 2026 07:58 GMT
… Menus” series, inspired by Pope John Paul II’s 1996 visit to Hungary … and ceremonial hospitality, hosting Pope Francis during his Hungarian … Gundel’s team for Pope John Paul II during his 1996 visit … nod here as well — Pope John Paul II himself was known to …
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 babies in Sistine Chapel for Feast of Baptism of the Lord
12 Jan 2026 12:50 GMT
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The children you … for living it: faith.
Pope Leo reminded them that when … was the first time the Pope celebrated this Vatican tradition. Under …
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Knights of Columbus Mequon Council announces essay winners
13 Jan 2026 22:50 GMT
… were Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Leo XIII.
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Parents can’t wait for children to choose baptism, says pope, baptising 20 infants in Sistine Chapel
12 Jan 2026 00:45 GMT
… in 1981 with St John Paul II. Pope Leo baptised 20 children … into new creatures,” the pope told parents and godparents gathered … adults,” would we? the pope asked.
Addressing the gathering as … always accompany your steps,” Pope Leo told the lucky families …
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 children of Vatican employees in Sistine Chapel on Feast of Baptism of the Lord
11 Jan 2026 22:40 GMT
… a tradition started by Pope Saint John Paul II, according to Vatican News … (@VaticanNews) January 11, 2026
Pope Leo said in the homily … According to Vatican News, Pope St. John Paul II began the tradition of … 1981.
During the homily, Pope Leo also told those …