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Pope Leo XIV and the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
PAPAL MASS
HOMILY OF POPE LEO XIV
St Peter's Basilica
Monday, 29 June 2026
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Dear brothers and sisters,
Today, in a single Solemnity, we commemorate Saints Peter and Paul,...
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Pope Benedict and Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Defender of the Theotokos
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today too, continuing our journey following the traces left by the...
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