Earlier version, Wednesday 7 October
Pope Leo XIV greets Brazilians on Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Vatican
First source report
Pope Leo XIV offered a special greeting to Brazilian pilgrims during a general audience on Wednesday, October 7. Addressing Portuguese-speaking groups from Brazil and Portugal, the Pope asked Our Lady Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, to protect the pilgrims and their families through her maternal intercession.
The greeting followed a catechesis on the fourth chapter of the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes, which discusses the Church's mission to witness faith and charity while working for justice, peace, and fraternity. The Pope's remarks preceded the upcoming feast day of Our Lady Aparecida on Monday, October 12.
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Diocese of Divinópolis · Comunicação
Canção Nova · Jéssica
Earlier version, Wednesday 7 October
Pope Leo XIV greets Brazilians on Nossa Senhora Aparecida
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