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title: "June 24, 2026: Papa Leo!"
description: Today, the photos capture our morning better than words ever could. We woke up very early and left campus around 5:45 AM to be among the first in line to enter St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience.
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# [June 24, 2026: Papa Leo!](https://rome.umary.edu/june-24-2026-papa-leo)

 Written by [John Dinkel](https://rome.umary.edu/author/john-dinkel) | Jun 24, 2026 6:32:05 PM

Today, the photos capture our morning better than words ever could. We woke up very early and left campus around 5:45 a.m. to be among the first in line to enter St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience. It was well worth it. Most of our students were able to stand along a barricade just a few feet from the Holy Father. Just look at their faces!

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