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Pope Leo XIV appeals to promote human dignity
In brief
Pope Leo XIV called on people to promote and defend the dignity of every human person during a general audience in St. Peter's Square on September 9, 2026.
The Pope dedicated the audience to the first chapter of the document Gaudium et Spes. He stated that human dignity does not rely on a person's wealth, abilities, or social position.
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- Official source@agensirLeo XIV: "promote and defend the dignity of every human person"
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