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Pope Leo XIV met with the Neocatechumenal Way leaders at the Vatican on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Neocatechumenal Way is Catholic formation program founded in Spain in the 1960s by Kiko Argüello and Carmen Hernández. It is made up of small communities that follow an program ongoing formation in the faith.It is currently present in 139 countries across the world, with over 20,000 communities. Hundreds of people were present at the meeting with the Pope in the Hall of Blessings—including bishops, priests, and other members and representatives of the Way, along with the international team that currently leads the group: Kiko Argüello, María Ascensión Romero, and Father Mario Pezzi. FULL TEXT ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV TO THE LEADERS OF THE NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY in the Vatican Hall of Blessing on Monday, January 19, 2026 _________________________________ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you! Queridos hermanos y hermanas ...