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title: "June 25, 2025: The Papal Audience"
description: High school pilgrims meeting Pope Leo at the Papal Audience.
image: https://rome.umary.edu/hubfs/Rome-Vatican-Papa-Leo-Zucchettos.png
---

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Today, the students worked hard to get to see our American Pope. We woke up early and left campus at 5:30 am to make sure we got front row seats to see Papa Leo. Today, the pictures speak for themselves! As a bonus, we also got to see Jonathan Roumie, and some of the cast from the Chosen, and show our excitement for their series. Check out this video, featuring Trinity Student, Asher Ellerkamp, you're going to want to watch until the end!

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