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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21, 2021. | Credit: Vatican Media

Christ the King: Pope Pius XI’s Hope for "lasting peace among the nations"

Nov 25, 2023

The feast of Christ the King is a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar but a powerful reminder to the modern world that Jesus reigns.

Pope Francis meets members of Rome’s Pontifical Lombard Seminary at the Vatican’s Clementine Hall on Feb. 7, 2022. Vatican Media.

Don’t "remain barricaded in the sacristy": Pope Francis to Priests

Feb 7, 2022

He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago.

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Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest

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Centenary of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary: Catholic Archbishop Urges Dedication to “nurture” Legacy of Faith

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Uganda’s Oldest Catholic Church Torched in Suspected Land Feud

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Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for Renewed Christian Parenting amid Social Media Influence

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Pope Francis to Have Sunday Lunch with 1,300 Guests on World Day of the Poor

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“Culture of lies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Condemn Government of Unfulfilled Promises

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