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Forty years of the Spirit of Assisi

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Vatican News reports that the legacy of the Spirit of Assisi spans four pontificates, marking the fourth jubilee of the historic day convened on October 27, 1986.

Pope John Paul II expanded its theological meaning, while Pope Benedict XVI opened the dialogue to non-believers. Pope Francis called for fraternity, and Pope Leo XIV invites religions to find an antidote to hatred and violence within their roots.

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  1. Oct 27, 2:38 AM Vatican News Français De Jean-Paul II à Léon XIV, quarante ans d’«Esprit d’Assise»
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  3. Oct 27, 3:07 AM Diocese of Hallam From John Paul II to Pope Leo XIV: 40 years of the ‘Spirit of Assisi’

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