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Pope Leo XIV Baptizes Infants, Calls for Global Peace

1/11/2026

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Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants in the Sistine Chapel on January 11, 2026.
The ceremony marks the end of the Christmas season.
The pope emphasized that faith is essential for life.
He encouraged parents to nurture their children's faith.
After Mass, the pope addressed ongoing violence in the Middle East and prayed for peace in Ukraine.

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Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants in the Sistine Chapel on January 11, 2026.
The ceremony marks the end of the Christmas season.
The pope emphasized that faith is essential for life.
He encouraged parents to nurture their children's faith.
After Mass, the pope addressed ongoing violence in the Middle East and prayed for peace in Ukraine.