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Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in International Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Pope addressed participants at the start of the International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care on October 22, 2026. The address included attendees from various parts of the world and thanked the prefect, secretaries, and officials of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.

The Pope stated that Catholic schools and universities should serve as a home and a familiar place where students are expected. He noted that while young people often show enthusiasm and a spirit of service, many students face existential hardships, including broken families, digital loneliness, feelings of inadequacy, and uncertainty about the future. He suggested that pastoral ministry can support students through a welcoming attitude, such as recognizing their names and noticing their absence.

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  1. Oct 22, 2:00 AM The Holy See Italiano Partecipanti al Congresso Internazionale sulla pastorale scolastica e universitaria (22 ottobre 2026)
  2. Oct 22, 2:00 AM The Holy See Português Aos participantes no Congresso Internacional sobre Pastoral Escolar e Universitária (22 de outubro de 2026)
  3. Oct 22, 2:00 AM The Holy See Français Participants au Congrès international sur la pastorale scolaire et universitaire (22 octobre 2026)
  4. Oct 22, 2:00 AM The Holy See To the Participants in the International Congress on the Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities (22 October 2026)
  5. Oct 22, 2:00 AM The Holy See Español Participantes en el Congreso Internacional sobre pastoral escolar y universitaria (22 de octubre de 2026)
  6. Oct 23, 11:37 AM CNBB Português CNBB participa do Congresso Internacional de Pastoral Escolar e Universitária no Vaticano

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