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Pope Leo XIV receives Special Olympics delegation

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Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Special Olympics at the Apostolic Palace on September 19, 2026. During the audience, the pope expressed his personal fondness for sports and noted their educational value.

The pope encouraged the group to live holy lives by following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, whom he described as someone who translated sporting values into a holy life through his love for Jesus.

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  1. Sep 19, 3:48 AM Vatican News Lietuvių Leono XIV audiencija „Special Olympics“ delegacijai
  2. Sep 19, 3:40 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Udienza del Santo Padre Leone XIV a una delegazione di “Special Olympics”
  3. Sep 19, 4:02 AM Vatican News Pope to Special Olympics: 'As you know, I too am very fond of sport'
  4. Sep 19, 3:34 AM Vatican News Français Les sportifs de Special Olympics rappellent les vraies valeurs de la vie
  5. Sep 19, 3:30 AM The Holy See Italiano Delegazione di Special Olympics (19 settembre 2026)

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