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Empire State Building lit up in shining gold and white in honor of Pope Leo XIV

By LifeSiteNews staffMay 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Empire State Building lit up in shining gold and white in honor of Pope Leo XIV
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The Empire State Building in New York City was lit up with the colors of the Vatican flag last night in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

NEW YORK (LifeSiteNews) — The Empire State Building was lit up in gold and white in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

On Thursday night, the famous skyscraper in Manhattan shone in gold and white, representing the colors of the Vatican flag, in honor of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost's election as the 267th pope. Cardinal Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV, is the first pope and bishop of Rome from the United States of America.

U.S. & Politics
May 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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  • The Empire State Building in New York City was lit up with the colors of the Vatican flag last night in honor of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

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