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Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis, urges Catholics to proclaim truth in troubled world

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Top photo caption: Pope Leo XIV leads the "Regina Caeli" prayer in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 6, 2026. Pope Leo paid tribute to Pope Francis and called on Catholics to follow the late pontiff's example in proclaiming the truth in a troubled world. OSV News photo/Elisabetta Trevisan, Vatican Media By Junno Arocho…...