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Pope Leo XIV Ordains 32 Priests, Inspires Global Unity

6/28/2025

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In a heartfelt ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 new priests from 23 nations, urging them to embrace love for God and their communities. He called for humility and reconciliation, inspiring them to be beacons of hope in a fractured world, while emphasizing the vital bond of friendship with Christ.

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In a heartfelt ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 new priests from 23 nations, urging them to embrace love for God and their communities. He called for humility and reconciliation, inspiring them to be beacons of hope in a fractured world, while emphasizing the vital bond of friendship with Christ.