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Pope at Audience: We must urgently protect families and marriage

October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

At his first Wednesday General Audience after having undergone surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanks everyone for their prayers and reflects on the role of families as the foundation of society, emphasizing the important bond between spouses and the gift of having children.

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