Pope Leo XIV: Authentic Marian Spirituality Brings God’s Tenderness Into the Church
After delivering his homily, Pope Leo XIV dedicated the Church and the world to the Blessed Virgin Mary before the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima in St. Peter’s Square.
The event was part of the Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, a celebration that drew 30,000 pilgrims to St. Peter’s Square and thousands more to the surrounding streets outside the Vatican.
During the Mass, the Holy Father expressed gratitude to members of movements, confraternities, prayer groups, and shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin for participating in the Church’s holy year of hope.
Authentic Marian spirituality brings God’s tenderness into the Church.
Pope Leo XIV's Sunday Mass was a significant event in the Catholic Church's calendar, highlighting the importance of Marian spirituality.
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Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV dedicates Church to Mary.