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        "rendered": "<p>The Holy Father marked the first anniversary of his pontificate on May 8 by visiting the historic cities in southern Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV on May 8 visited the historic Italian cities of Pompei and Naples, meeting with local citizens and clergy and celebrating Mass on the first anniversary of his election to the papacy. <\/p>\n<p>The Holy Father visited the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei and met with the public before concelebrating the Eucharist in the Piazza Bartolo Longo.<\/p>\n<p>Later, in Naples, he met with clergy and visited the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a look in photos of Pope Leo XIV\u02bcs activities in Pompei and Naples as he marked one year as pope:<\/p>\n<p>A banner greets Pope Leo XIV as he arrives in the Italian city of Pompei on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez\/EWTN News<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV deboards the papal helicopter as he arrives in the Italian city of Pompei on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez\/EWTN News<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds in Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds at the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV kisses a cross at the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds at the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets a child at the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass in Piazza Bartolo Longo in the Italian city of Pompei, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez\/EWTN News<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass in Piazza Bartolo Longo in the Italian city of Pompei on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez\/EWTN News<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV prays at the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV speaks to Catholics at the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds at the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds in the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds in the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds in the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV smiles while visiting the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy, on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media<\/p>\n<p>This article was originally published by EWTN News English.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xiv-visits-pompei-naples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/photos-pope-leo-xiv-visits-pompei-naples<\/a><\/em><\/p>",
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