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Many migrants gathered on Saturday to hear the pontiff, who also called on European leaders to improve conditions in the countries immigrants come from to reduce migration.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
4 July 2026
Since his election, Pope Leo has made fostering church unity a focus, but the society’s decision to proceed with the consecration of bishops without the pontiff’s consent will be viewed as a serious violation of church law.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Pierzynski met with Leo at the Vatican on Wednesday and marked the occasion by gifting the pontiff, a lifelong White Sox fan, the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Connor Greene,
Time,
4 July 2026
Since his election, Pope Leo has made fostering church unity a focus, but the society’s decision to proceed with the consecration of bishops without the pontiff’s consent will be viewed as a serious violation of church law.
—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Pierzynski met with Leo at the Vatican on Wednesday and marked the occasion by gifting the pontiff, a lifelong White Sox fan, the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The pontiff has been given the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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“Pontiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontiff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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