Pope Leo XIV Urges Corpus Christi Processions Ahead of Church Feast Week
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Updated · Vatican News - English · Jun 3
Pope Leo XIV Urges Corpus Christi Processions Ahead of Church Feast Week
3 articles · Updated · Vatican News - English · Jun 3
Summary
At his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to keep Corpus Christi processions alive as a public witness of faith during the week of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Calling the street processions a form of popular Eucharistic devotion, he encouraged the faithful to take part and reflect on Jesus in the Eucharist as bread broken and given for each person.
The pope also addressed priests and religious serving in the Middle East, offering prayers and his blessing for their ministry and for the hopes of their countries.
He separately greeted several religious communities, including the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, urging them to be signs of hope for people seeking God, truth and peace.