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Pope Francis Ordains Nine New Priests in St. Peter’s Basilica: ‘You Will Be Shepherds Like Him’

Vatican Media.Pope Francis kisses the hands of a newly ordained priest in St. Peter’s Basilica, April 25, 2021.

The ordination ceremony took place on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, and the 58th World Day of Prayer for Vocations.