Pope in Pavia: "The city is both a gift and a task"

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1. 1d ago

   Pope Leo XIV Urges Common Good During Pavia Visit

   Pope Leo XIV visited Pavia and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano in northern Italy. He described the city of Pavia as "both a gift and a task." The Pope called on citizens to accept responsibility for the common good.

   What's confirmed:

   • Pope Leo XIV traveled to northern Italy for a day trip to Pavia and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano.
   • Pope Leo XIV described Pavia as "both a gift and a task."

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Pope Leo XIV urged citizens to take responsibility for the common good.
   • The visit included prayers at the tomb of St. Augustine and a visit to the birthplace of Mother Cabrini.
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2. 4d ago

   Pope Leo XIV Visits Pavia and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano

   Pope Leo XIV traveled to northern Italy for a day trip to Pavia and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano. In Pavia, he addressed citizens and authorities, calling the city "both a gift and a task." The visit included prayers at the tomb of St. Augustine and a visit to the birthplace of Mother Cabrini.

   What's confirmed:

   • Pope Leo XIV visited Pavia and Sant’Angelo Lodigiano during a day trip to northern Italy.
   • During a pastoral visit to Pavia on Saturday, June 21, 2026, Pope Leo XIV described the city as "both a gift and a task."
   • The Pope urged citizens in Pavia to take responsibility for the common good.
   • Pope Leo XIV prayed before the relics of St. Augustine.
   • At the tomb of St. Augustine, the Pope urged Pavia to honor every human life.
   • Pope Leo XIV visited the birthplace of Mother Cabrini and called the first American saint a model for Christians due to her care of migrants.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Pope Leo XIV embraced paediatric patients at CNAO in Pavia.
   • Pope Leo XIV stated that St. Augustine shows the need to turn inward.
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