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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Christmas Concert, Advocates Unity

12/20/2025

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On December 16, 2025, Pope Leo XIV attended a Christmas concert at the Pontifical Paul VI School in Castel Gandolfo.
The concert featured students singing carols in Italian and Spanish, and the Pope expressed gratitude for their performances.
He emphasized Christmas as a time for love and peace, encouraging unity in a divided world.
The event concluded with the Pope receiving gifts, including a tennis racket, and sharing blessings with children and families.
The school, founded in 1968, serves approximately 300 students and is a prominent Catholic institution.

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On December 16, 2025, Pope Leo XIV attended a Christmas concert at the Pontifical Paul VI School in Castel Gandolfo.
The concert featured students singing carols in Italian and Spanish, and the Pope expressed gratitude for their performances.
He emphasized Christmas as a time for love and peace, encouraging unity in a divided world.
The event concluded with the Pope receiving gifts, including a tennis racket, and sharing blessings with children and families.
The school, founded in 1968, serves approximately 300 students and is a prominent Catholic institution.