Rome, 11 January (LaPresse) – ‘I pray in particular for children born in difficult circumstances, both in terms of health and external dangers. May the grace of Baptism, which unites them to the Paschal mystery of Christ, act effectively in them and in their families.’ Pope Leo XIV said this during the Angelus in St. Peter's Square. ‘This morning, according to the custom of the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus,’ the Pope recalled, ‘I baptised several newborns, children of employees of the Holy See. Now,’ the Pontiff added, ‘I would like to extend my blessing to all children who have received or will receive Baptism in these days, in Rome and throughout the world, entrusting them to the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary.’
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