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Powerful moments from Pope Leo’s first year ​​​​​​​

Francesca Pollio Fenton post on EWTN News about Pope Leo's first year

"On May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. On that day, the world was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, known just hours before as Cardinal Robert Prevost, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops.

One year later, Pope Leo has captured the hearts of the faithful through his papal trips, events like canonizations and special liturgies, as well as through his spoken and printed words, including an apostolic letter, and much more."

Please head over to EWTN News to read the full post

Question to ponder: Which event in the first year of Pope Leo is the most significant for you?

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