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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital

Friday, October 16, 2026

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that during Mass, Pope Leo distributed Communion to those present and remained in "good spirits." The post Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at hospital first appeared on OSV News.

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