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Pope Leo XIV presided over the Ash Wednesday Mass in Rome to begin Lent.
The pope revived the Aventine Hill prayer and procession after periods of delegation.
The event signals the start of Lent with Rome’s liturgical observance.
AP News documents the context of this religious ceremony in Rome.
The pope’s actions reflect continuity of liturgical traditions in Rome.
The procession to Aventine Hill remains a symbolic start to Lent in Rome.
The report highlights Pope Francis’ delegation of the rite in recent years.
The article confirms the Mass and procession are part of Lent observances.
The reference notes the location as Aventine Hill in Rome.
The news item identifies the broadcast as AP News content about religious rites.
The piece notes Lent’s start and the pope’s role in liturgical rites.

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Leavitt, a cradle Catholic, criticized the Vatican on Lent's first day amid the Vatican's UN-preferred approach to crises.
The Vatican signaled that international crises should be handled by the United Nations, not unilateral boards.
Trump’s 'Board of Peace' was unveiled last month and aims to oversee Gaza reconstruction with Trump as chairman.
Leavitt claimed the board would oversee a $5 billion pledge for Gaza, with member nations voting on its use.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly defended the board as historically successful in Gaza-related efforts.
Leavitt’s remarks occurred as the Vatican and Western allies debated the initiative’s legitimacy and scope.
The Daily Beast notes the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s initiative by international observers.
The report identifies Pope Leo joining allied efforts and the Vatican’s concerns about UN-led crisis management.
The article cites ongoing tensions over how Gaza reconstruction funds would be allocated and controlled.
The piece highlights the timeline of events surrounding Ash Wednesday and the Vatican’s response.

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Pope Leo XIV will spend the July 4 Independence Day holiday on Lampedusa, Italy.
The Vatican confirmed the July 4 visit to Lampedusa as part of a summer schedule across Italian cities.
Lampedusa is described as a top destination for migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
The pope has urged reflection on how migrants are treated in the United States.
Pope Leo XIV sought to visit Pompeii, Naples and Acerra in May and Pavia in June.
The Vatican; press office stated the pope will not go to the United States in 2026.
Lampedusa sits in the Mediterranean between Tunisia, Malta and Sicily.
The visit to Lampedusa comes as migrants arrive on the island, prompting humanitarian attention.
Pope Leo XIV is described as the first U.S.-born leader of the global Catholic Church.

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