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Cardinal Mathieu meets with Pope following evacuation from Tehran

March 12, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, O.F.M. Conv., on March 11.

The Belgian priest was appointed the Latin-rite archbishop of Tehran-Ispahan, Iran, in 2021 and created a cardinal in 2024. He left Iran with Italian embassy staff and arrived in Rome on March 8.

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Thu12 March
Lent

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent

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Today, the mid-point of Lent, was celebrated with somewhat joyful spirit in ancient times. This day was a breathing space in the center of Lent’s austerities. Today’s ancient Entrance Antiphon and Opening Prayer express this encouraging spirit. Modern Lent is less austere, less in need of any breathing space.…

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