On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV traveled from Castel Gandolfo to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Rotonda to celebrate Mass with the needy assisted by the Caritas group in the Diocese of Albano.
POEP LEO XIV
We are the Church of the Lord, a Church of the poor, all precious, all subjects, each bearer of a unique Word of God. Each is a gift to others. Let us break down walls. I thank those who work in every Christian community to facilitate encounters between people of different backgrounds, economic, psychological, and emotional situations.
Afterward, the Pope returned to Castel Gandolfo to pray the Angelus in Liberty Square. The Pope sent a message to the victims of the heavy rains in parts of Asia, where hundreds have already died.
POPE LEO XIV
I am close to the people of Pakistan, India, and Nepal affected by violent floods. I pray for the victims and their families, and for all those suffering from this disaster.
To end the morning, Pope Leo XIV arrived at the Borgo Laudato Si', in the Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo. A large luncheon had been organized there for the needy. He greeted those present. Look at this moment…
My favorite animal is the lion.
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Yes, it's my favorite animal.
Before blessing the table, these are some words the Pope addressed to the more than 100 diners.
POPE LEO XIV
And each of us in this sense represents that image of God and how important it is to always remember that we find this very presence of God in each of us.
This was the menu: some local starters, lasagna, traditional parmesan, roast veal, fruit salad, and a very special dessert. They called it Dolce Leone, a lemon mousse.
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