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Pope Leo XIV opens new century of Pompeii

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV visited Pompeii to mark the start of a new century for the city, occurring one hundred years after the death of St. Bartolo Longo.

Archbishop Tommaso Caputo noted that the papal visit serves as a sign of a new chapter for Pompeii, highlighting the universal nature of the city's message of mercy and the Rosary. Caputo stated that Pompeii must look beyond itself to serve a world seeking peace and justice.

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