Seven apostolic journeys, 11 nations visited on 4 continents, and more than 500 homilies, speeches, and addresses. Here is a look at some of the most powerful images from Pope Francis' eventful 2019. | Vatican News

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Pope Leo XIV met Thursday with officials of the Vatican Secretariat of State, and thanked them for helping him in his papal mission. The Pope expressed appreciation for the work of Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin for the “ongoing collaboration he is offering me as I take my first steps in the Petrine ministry. “Not even a month into my service in this Petrine ministry, it has become clear that the Pope cannot move forward alone and that it is very necessary to be able to rely on the c