Vatican City: During the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts towards Asia, offering prayers and solidarity for communities devastated by a powerful typhoon sweeping across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and parts of southern China. Speaking before the noonday Angelus at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope expressed profound concern for those affected, while also making a significant announcement regarding the English cardinal and theologian, St. John Henry Newman.

“I assure the affected populations, especially the poorest, of my closeness and my prayers for the victims, the missing, the many displaced families, the countless people who have suffered hardship, as well as the rescue workers and civil authorities,” Pope Leo said. He urged all faithfu

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