On the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, celebrated each year on November 9th, Pope Leo compared the living Church to the strong foundations of Rome’s Cathedral, St. John Lateran, encouraging us to “dig deep” and “with humility and patience, and God’s help, to build a true community of faith.” #catholicchurch #stjohnlateran #churches #cathedral #popeleoxiv | Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass in Rome’s Cathedral on the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, commemorated on November 9, recalling the consecration of the basilica in the year 324 AD by Pope St. Sylvester I. #stjohnlateran #rome #popeleoxiv #catholicchurch #churches #cathedral | Catholic News Agency