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Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’

Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’

Sunday, March 8, 2026

The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded and searching for hope.

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