Pope Leo XIV receives symposium participants

Pope Leo XIV met with participants of the "Holiness in History" symposium on Wednesday, October 21, in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. The conference was organized by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

During the audience, the Pope thanked the superiors, members, consultors, officials, and speakers involved in the work of the causes of saints. He noted that the study of canonized holiness requires authentic and credible testimony. He highlighted the importance of the work performed by diocesan historical commissions and the consultors of the Dicastery regarding ancient causes. The Pope also referenced Pope Pius XI, who established the Historical Section.