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Pope Leo XIV · Vatican CityPope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on Friday, August 22.See the Story
Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday
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Pope Leo XIV · LebanonPope Leo plans to visit Lebanon, the country's senior Catholic official announced on Wednesday, in what could be the first visit outside Italy by the new leader of the global Church.See the Story
Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon, Cardinal Says, in Likely First Trip Abroad
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Pope FrancisOn Friday, Catholics have been called to pray and fast for people suffering in wars, including those in Gaza in the Holy Land. Pope Leo XIV said the Church would be “imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to dry the tears of those who suffer as a result of the ongoing armed conflicts” when he asked Aug. 22 to be a day of prayer during his Wednesday Audience. On July 27, the pontiff said he was “following with deep concern the extr…See the Story
Catholic Church Holds Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Gaza
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