Pope Leo XIV stressed the importance to society of sport in his Angelus address in the Vatican on Sunday. Sport was more than ...

Pope Leo XIV blessed the 159 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ride through the Vatican gardens behind St.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV blessed the more than 150 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia on Sunday as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ride through the ...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday blessed the cyclists of the Giro d’Italia before the last leg of the multistage international race, telling them they are all welcome in the Catholic Church. Addressing ...

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Pope Leo XIV blessed cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia, marking the first time the race traversed Vatican grounds. Overall leader Simon Yates and other top riders met the Pope, who honored ...

Pope Leo XIV blesses the pack before the official start of the final stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race inside the Vatican City, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Pope Leo XIV ...

Video. Pope Leo XIV blessed 159 cyclists in the Giro d'Italia as they rode through the Vatican gardens, honouring the original event planned by Pope Francis.