Pupils from St Antony's Primary School and St Bonaventure's in East Ham met Pope Leo XIV during a General Audience at the Vatican. This visit was a culmination of an 18-month campaign initiated by the Called to Action toolkit from Citizens UK, which supports Catholic schools in embracing Catholic social teaching. Deputy headteacher Andy Lewis described the meeting as a powerful endorsement and deeply moving affirmation of their work. The visit included the delivery of a letter to the Pope, as well as symbolic gifts presented during the event, reinforcing their commitment to social justice.
Pupils from St Antony's Primary School and St Bonaventure's in East Ham met Pope Leo XIV during a General Audience, a culmination of an 18-month campaign.
The visit was part of the Called to Action initiative developed by Citizens UK, aimed at implementing Catholic social teaching in schools.
Andy Lewis emphasized the profound impact of the meeting, describing it as a powerful endorsement of their work in Catholic schools and an affirmation of their lived values.
The delegation presented Pope Leo XIV with symbolic gifts including the Called to Action toolkit, signifying their commitment to social justice.
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