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Pope Leo XIV ordained a group of ten priests at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday, as the Church celebrated the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. At the Mass on 26 April, the Pope based his homily on the Gospel of John, recalling Jesus’ words: "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." HOLY MASS WITH PRIESTLY ORDINATIONS HOMILY OF POPE LEO XIV St Peter's Basilica on the 4th Sunday of Easter, 26 April 2026 ___________________________________________ Dear brothers and sisters, My greetings go in particular to those who were just presented for ordination to the priesthood, your families, the priests of Rome, many of whom were ordained on this fourth Sunday of Easter, and to all present. This Sunday is full of life! Although death surrounds us, Jesus’ promise is already coming true: “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). We see great generosity and enthusiasm in the willingness of these young men whom the Church calls to...