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stol.itFor the first time, a celestial body, more specifically an asteroid, has been named after Pope Leo XVII, who lived from 1878 to 1903. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday.
These 4 asteroids just got named for Pope Leo XIII, Vatican astronomers
(OSV News) -- Many things are named in honor of popes, including shrines, schools and other structures. In Singapore, there's even an orchid variety with a papal moniker: Dendrobium His Holiness Pope Francis, presented to its namesake during the late pope's 2024 apostolic visit to that nation. And the convention has taken to the heavens -
The Vatican Observatory has announced that four asteroids have been named after significant personalities of their history, including ...
The namesake of today's Pontiff is known for his social doctrine. Now a rock with its last name revolves around the sun. The honor has already been given to a German pope.
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The Catholic Weekly4 asteroids just got named for Pope Leo XIII, Vatican astronomers
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Many things are named in honor of popes, including shrines, schools and other structures.In Singapore, there’s even an orchid variety with a papal moniker: Dendrobium His Holiness Pope Francis, presented to its namesake during the late pope’s 2024 apostolic visit to that nation.And the convention has taken to the heavens — literally.The Vatican Observatory announced in an April 29 press release that an asteroid has been …
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