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Pope Leo XIV Kisses the Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame 🙏 A deeply symbolic moment unfolded inside Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris as Pope Leo XIV venerated the Crown of Thorns, traditionally believed to be the crown placed on Jesus’ head during his Passion. The pope was presented with the sacred relic and kissed it in an act of reverence and prayer. The Crown of Thorns has been preserved at Notre-Dame for centuries. According to the cathedral, the relic was acquired by King Louis IX in 1238 and eventually placed in Notre-Dame’s treasury in 1806 after surviving the French Revolution. The moment came during Pope Leo’s first visit to Notre-Dame since becoming pope and following the cathedral’s restoration after the devastating 2019 fire. His visit included prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and the celebration of Vespers with clergy and religious leaders. #PopeLeoXIV #NotreDame #CrownOfThorns #JesusChrist #MightyNews