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Pope Leo XIV Thanks Chamber Assistants, Urges Devotion

2/2/2026

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Pope Leo XIV held an audience on February 1, 2026, to thank the Gentlemen of His Holiness, the Chamber Assistants, and Pontifical Sediaries for their service.
He said their roles extend beyond protocol and require faith and devotion to the Church.
He summarized their mission with three verbs: prepare, welcome, and greet.
He imparted his Apostolic Blessing to attendees and families and urged them to embody their predecessors' values.

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Story summary

Pope Leo XIV held an audience on February 1, 2026, to thank the Gentlemen of His Holiness, the Chamber Assistants, and Pontifical Sediaries for their service.
He said their roles extend beyond protocol and require faith and devotion to the Church.
He summarized their mission with three verbs: prepare, welcome, and greet.
He imparted his Apostolic Blessing to attendees and families and urged them to embody their predecessors' values.