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Pope Leo reflects on Poland's harvest tradition
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Polish harvest tradition known as dożynki during a general audience. He noted the importance of giving thanks for this year's crops.
The Pope observed that the tradition remains active even among Polish communities abroad, including those that no longer consist of farmers. In Poland, these celebrations involve harvest masses where farmers bring the fruits of their labor to the altar.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsThe Pope appreciated the harvest festival. The tradition is alive also outside Poland
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- Official source@VaticanNewsThe Polish harvest tradition mentioned by Pope Leo
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- Sep 9, 3:05 AM Vatican News Polski Papież docenił dożynki. Tradycja żywa także poza Polską
- Sep 9, 4:49 AM Vatican News The Polish harvest tradition mentioned by Pope Leo
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