Pope Leo XIV Receives Purebred Arabian Horse "Proton" as Gift for Vatican Charity Auction

Oct 15, 2025 11:49 pm CST

Pope Leo XIV was gifted a 12-year-old purebred Arabian horse named Proton from a Polish breeder, intended for charity auction to benefit the poor. The white horse with impressive bloodlines brought visible joy to the pontiff, continuing the tradition of unique papal gifts that serve charitable purposes.