Power Walking to Salvation: Faith in Every Step

By endorsing a fitness tracker for all clergy, Pope Leo XIV reframed pilgrimage as both spiritual and physical journey. His daily “Rosary Runs” loop St. Peter’s Square ten thousand steps while reciting mysteries, broadcast live to encourage global participation. Since launch, dioceses report a 50 percent rise in health-discipleship programs, as faithful lace up sneakers for charity walks. Cardiologists praise the union of prayer and aerobic exercise; seminary directors rejoice at healthier novices. In his Easter homily he quipped, “If your soul needs cardio, give God a run for his money.” With every lap, he proves holiness need not be sedentary—and that salvation sometimes comes one step at a time.