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Pope Leo XIV greets Portuguese-speaking pilgrims

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV greeted Portuguese-speaking pilgrims during a general audience on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. During the greeting, the pope asked for the protection of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, ahead of her upcoming feast day on October 12.

The greeting followed a catechesis on the fourth chapter of the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes. The pope discussed the Church's mission in the modern world through faith, charity, justice, peace, and fraternity. He noted the responsibility of Christians to help build society.

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  1. Oct 7, 6:52 AM Diocese of Florianópolis Português Papa: que Nossa Senhora Aparecida proteja sempre os brasileiros
  2. Oct 7, 3:16 PM Canção Nova Português Papa pede a intercessão de Nossa Senhora Aparecida

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