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Pope Leo XIV leads Vespers at Notre-Dame

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Pope Leo XIV led Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral on September 25, 2026, addressing bishops, priests, and consecrated persons. During the service, the Pope described the rebuilt cathedral as a sign for the Church to remain open, missionary, and close to people rather than closing itself off from the world. He told the clergy that the cathedral was reborn so that they might also be reborn.

In his homily, Pope Leo XIV stated that the current era appears to lack fullness, depth, and promise. He encouraged the clergy to prioritize the unity of the Church over personal sensitivities.

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  1. Sep 25, 9:02 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV w Notre-Dame: abyście mogli się odrodzić
  2. Sep 25, 11:55 AM Aleteia Español León XIV en Notre-Dame: anteponer la unidad de la Iglesia a sus “sensibilidades personales”

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