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01/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 16:55

Marquette students meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Over Christmas break, students from the Marquette chapter of the Knights of Columbus participated in a pilgrimage to Rome, marking the conclusion of the Holy Year. The pilgrimage was led by Rev. Michael Maher, S.J., hall minister for Wells Tower.

While in Rome, the group attended the first Wednesday general audience of the new year with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and had the opportunity to greet the pope following the audience.

During the encounter, Pope Leo acknowledged the group, saying, "Go Marquette."

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