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Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland

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Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the nobility of a soldier’s mission to defend one’s homeland and uphold the rule of law. The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug. 24. Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 24, 5:00 AM InfoVaticana León XIV pide a los militares defender «la soberanía de la Patria y el Estado de derecho»
  2. Aug 24, 6:13 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland
  3. Aug 24, 6:23 AM CBCP News Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland
  4. Aug 24, 7:18 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Tells Soldiers: It Is Noble to Defend the Sovereignty of Your Homeland

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