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Pope Leo XIV receives Special Olympics delegation
Pope Leo XIV met with a delegation from Special Olympics at the Apostolic Palace on September 19, 2026. During the audience, the pope expressed his personal fondness for sports and his belief in their educational value.
The pope encouraged the group to live holy lives by following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, whom he described as someone who translated sporting values into a life of holiness through his love for Jesus.
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- Official sourceAudience of the Holy Father Leo XIV to a delegation of 'Special Olympics'
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- Official source@VaticanNewsAudience of Pope Leo XIV to the 'Special Olympics' delegation
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope to Special Olympics: 'As you know, I too am very fond of sport'
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How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 19, 3:48 AM Vatican News Lietuvių Leono XIV audiencija „Special Olympics“ delegacijai
- Sep 19, 3:40 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Udienza del Santo Padre Leone XIV a una delegazione di “Special Olympics”
- Sep 19, 4:02 AM Vatican News Pope to Special Olympics: 'As you know, I too am very fond of sport'
- Sep 19, 3:34 AM Vatican News Français Les sportifs de Special Olympics rappellent les vraies valeurs de la vie
- Sep 19, 3:30 AM The Holy See Italiano Delegazione di Special Olympics (19 settembre 2026)
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