Pope Leo XIV addressed the crowd at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, highlighting the first Youth Olympics held in Dakar, Senegal. He praised the event for fostering mutual respect among athletes aged 15 to 18. The Pontiff also commemorated the beatification of Pedro de Corpa and four Franciscan companions in Savannah, Georgia, USA, who were killed in 1597 for their faith. Additionally, he commended the upcoming World Week of the Poor in Rome and reminded the faithful to pray for the deceased during the All Souls' Day observance on November 2.
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a meeting in Rome from November 10 to 12. Founded in 1951, the organization supports migrants, refugees, and victims of trafficking globally. According to Vatican News, the gathering will address global human mobility challenges and allow members to elect a new president and approve a four-year strategy. Attendees include Cardinal Fabio Baggio, UNHCR Commissioner Filippo Grandi, and representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jesuit Refugee Service. The event highlights the urgent need to protect the dignity of the world's 304 million international migrants.
Translated from Bahasa IndonesiaAlso reported by 3 outlets
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