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Dilexi Te ("I Have Loved You" ): Gumberg Library

This research guide will provide the user with links to resources to help them understand Pope Leo's first major writing

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Dilexi te (English: "I have loved you")[1] is the first apostolic exhortation of Pope Leo XIV, signed on 4 October 2025 and released on 9 October 2025.[2] The exhortation, which was released on the feast day of Saint Francis,[3] focuses on Christ's love for the poor and the call for the Church to renew its commitment to those most in need.[4] It is subtitled "on love for the poor". The official presentation of the exhortation took place on 9 October 2025 at the Holy See Press Office....

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Responses to Dilexi Te

Video of press conference at release of Dilexi te

Press Conference at the Release of Pope Leo's Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te, 

October 9, 2025

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