The Vatican's liturgical planning office has announced Pope Leo Fourteen's worship calendar for June, featuring papal celebrations each Sunday alongside significant religious observances.The month commences with the Holy Father leading worship in Saint Peter's Square today at ten-thirty in the morning, celebrating the Jubilee gathering for Families, Children, Grandparents, and Senior Citizens.

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World class cyclists will meet Pope Leo the Fourteenth and circle Vatican City on Sunday before beginning the final stage of the Giro d'Italia, a multistage bicycle race that concludes in Rome.This professional competition, which began in Albania on May ninth, ranks among the top three most significant international multistage races globally, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana. The race features twenty one stages, primarily taking place throughout Italy.The final stage of the one hundred eighth edition will occur on June first, beginning at the Caracalla Baths, located just south of the Coliseum, then proceeding toward the Vatican.The one point eight mile noncompetitive ride through Vatican territory will commence from Petriano Square, situated just south of Saint Peter's Basilica within the city state, where Pope Leo the Fourteenth will welcome the athletes at the starting line.The racing route will follow the Vatican walls past the basilica, climbing toward the Vatican Gardens to reach the heliport, which represents the highest and westernmost point of the territory.Cyclists will then pedal through green spaces decorated with Marian imagery, including a replica of the Lourdes grotto and a mosaic of Our Lady of Good Counsel, a devotion particularly favored by Pope Leo. After descending toward the Vatican Museums and the Square Garden, the riders will circle back along the rear of Saint Peter's Basilica before exiting through a side gate on Vatican City's southern side.This cycling competition traces its origins to nineteen oh nine. The annual race has occurred over three weeks between May and June each year since its inception, interrupted only during the First and Second World Wars. In nineteen forty six and twenty twenty, the event was postponed but still conducted.Among the legendary winners of the Giro d'Italia stands Italian cycling champion Gino Bartali, a devout Catholic who helped rescue more than eight hundred Jews during World War Two.

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Pope Leo the Fourteenth’s sartorial choice is more than just fashion; his iconic red and white silk socks are crafted by Gammarelli, a tailor to the papacy since 1798. As the first American pope, Leo also embraces his Peruvian roots, with Peru announcing the creation of a "Paths of Pope Leo" tourism route. Meanwhile, Pope Leo addresses the Roman Curia, calling them to collaborate in unity and preserve the Church’s historical memory. His address blends humor, gratitude, and vision for the future of the Catholic Church.

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Pope Leo the Fourteenth congratulates SSC Napoli on their fourth Serie A title, emphasizing the value of teamwork over individual accolades. During a light-hearted audience at the Vatican, the Pope shares jokes and blessings with the victorious team.

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The Vatican’s postal service has launched an inaugural stamp collection to honor Pope Leo the Fourteenth, showcasing images from his first appearance on the balcony and his first Mass. The collection of four stamps celebrates the historic beginning of his papacy in 2025. Additionally, Pope Leo’s ceremonial declaration of becoming a Roman marks a symbolic milestone in his role as bishop of Rome. From addressing city officials to honoring his predecessors, Pope Leo's journey continues with profound gestures of faith and duty.

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Before he became Pope Leo XIV, he was just Bob Prevost from Chicago. The New York Times explores his humble upbringing, early doubts about priesthood, and deep-rooted faith shaped in a now-vanished Catholic neighborhood. A portrait of spiritual formation that began with baseball, boarding school, and a vow of purpose.

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Gayle King shares her front-row experience at Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass, joined by Oprah and Maria Shriver. The trio’s cries of “Chicago!” got a reaction from the first American Pope himself. A joyous moment, captured on video, that reflects the energy and emotion of this historic day.

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As an American citizen, Pope Leo XIV may owe U.S. taxes on his Vatican salary—experts estimate six figures annually. We break down the surprising financial implications of an American pope, from IRS forms to foreign account disclosures. Plus: Pope Leo calls on Eastern Catholics to preserve their ancient traditions and renew the Church with faith, mysticism, and a powerful plea for global peace.

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Pope Leo XIV’s dual citizenship in the U.S. and Peru raises legal and theological questions: Can an American be pope without losing their passport? Experts weigh in on nationality law, tax implications, and the meaning of “functional citizenship” in Vatican City. We also explore how Leo’s Peruvian ministry shaped his papacy and what that means for the future of the global Church.

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Pope Leo XIV channels the spirit of Leo XIII and embraces his new role with warmth, hope, and historical vision. We explore his plans for healing divisions within Christianity and his unexpected pop culture moment: being recognized by his personal trainer. Also: the privilege of wearing white at papal events, and why Queen Letizia stood out during Leo’s inauguration.

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