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Pope Leo XIV receives Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums from Louisiana

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Pope Leo XIV met with a group of Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums from Louisiana during an audience on Wednesday morning.

The Pope welcomed the group to the Vatican, noting their interest in preserving religious and artistic heritage for future generations. He described the visitors as pilgrims visiting Rome to seek spiritual strength and grace.

During the meeting, the Pope referenced the history of the organization, noting that Pope Saint Paul VI played an important role in its formation. He encouraged the group to find connection to the universal Church through prayer at the tombs of the Apostles.

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  1. Oct 7, 1:43 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Udienza del Santo Padre a un gruppo di “Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums” dalla Louisiana
  2. Oct 7, 2:07 AM Holy See Press Office Audience of the Holy Father with a group of “Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums” from Louisiana

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