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Pope Leo XIV Declares Christian Archaeology Essential for Understanding the Future of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has published a landmark Apostolic Letter marking the centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology, asserting that Christian archaeology is indispensable for understanding both the origins and the future direction of the Church. The document, released on Thursday, positions archaeology not as a specialist pursuit but as a field “open to…
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Early Christian-Era Mosaic Discovered in İznik: Historic Excitement Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
A mosaic believed to be from the early Christian period was unearthed during the excavations of a house in the Iznik district of Bursa. This remarkable find aroused great interest, especially because it coincided with the visit of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Catholic Church, to Iznik and emphasized the historical…