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James Martin, who said the Holy Father echoed Francis’ welcoming message.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Holy Father toured the project grounds, fed fish, petted horses and celebrated a liturgy for the program’s students, workers and their families.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
After the Mass, the family members of the newly ordained priests were invited to a private audience with the Holy Father.
—Kristine Tran, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Even the Holy Father himself would say the arms of the church are broad and wide, and there's a place for almost everybody.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
On Monday, cinema icon Al Pacino got some face time with the Holy Father while in Italy shooting a new movie, Maserati: The Brothers, about the famous car designers.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
While Pope Francis was the first Holy Father from the Americas, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pontiff from the United States of America.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Holy Father toured the project grounds, fed fish, petted horses and celebrated a liturgy for the program’s students, workers and their families.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
After the Mass, the family members of the newly ordained priests were invited to a private audience with the Holy Father.
—Kristine Tran, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Even the Holy Father himself would say the arms of the church are broad and wide, and there's a place for almost everybody.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
On Monday, cinema icon Al Pacino got some face time with the Holy Father while in Italy shooting a new movie, Maserati: The Brothers, about the famous car designers.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
While Pope Francis was the first Holy Father from the Americas, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pontiff from the United States of America.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 June 2025
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“Holy Father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Father. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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