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Pope declared Feb. 14 as Valentine's Day in 5th Century Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively For Pope . Pope Francis leaves at the end of a special audience with engaged couple, to celebrate Saint Valentine's day, in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on Feb. 14, 2014. TONY GENTILE / Reuters Pope Francis holds a rose tossed by a faithful in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Pope Francis met a group of engaged couples on Valentine's Day. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) This culminated in 496 AD when Pope Gelasius I officially established February 14 as St. Valentine's Day, honoring a Christian martyr known for performing secret marriages and showing compassion in defiance of Roman law (History, 2025). Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Day Pope Francis concluded the Angelus this Valentine's Day by giving his "best wishes" to couples who are engaged and in love. In a gesture toward the romance of Valentine’s Day, Pope Francis on Friday gave his advice on how to have a happy marriage before thousands of engaged couples. CNN values your feedback 1. The belief that Pope Gelasius I was involved in instituting St. Valentine’s on February 14 th is simply a bad interpretation of historical documents. The basis for this claim seems to be that St. Valentine is commemorated on February 14 th in an early manuscript known as the Gelasium sacramentarium. However, an estimated 25,000 future brides and grooms from 25 different countries decided they couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate the day than with a third-wheeling Pope Francis. Over time, Valentine’s Day began to be associated with love and romantic gestures. The Pope reminds us that the true essence of this day lies in the act of selfless love and sacrifice in the name of God. Modern Interpretations of Valentine’s Day. In modern times, Valentine’s Day has become synonymous with exchanging gifts, cards, and More than 10,000 couples from all over the world flocked to St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pope Francis. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports. Feb. 14, 2014 Shop FUNKO Bitty POP! Movies Bouquet: Valentines - Elphaba & Glinda at Target. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Free standard shipping with $35 orders. No problem. This roundup of Valentine’s Day movies also includes flicks that are perfect for streaming solo or with your girlfriends. Karla Pope is a longtime writer, editor and blogger with Carve up some room in your Chucky collection for Pop! Chucky! Reimagined in a festive red and black ensemble, this Valentine’s Day Pop! Chucky isn’t interested in playing around; he’s ready to stab his way into the heart of your Chucky lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.85-inches tall. Carve out some space for a killer addition to your horror collection! Reimagined in a festive pink and red motif, Pop! Ghost Face® is here to aim for the heart of your Scream lineup. Take a stab at love by welcoming this Valentine’s Day Pop! Ghost Face® into your home. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.85-inches tall. The best Valentine's Day movies to screen include films streaming on Netflix, Hulu and beyond. Here's what to watch on Valentine's Day from romance to family friendly. Carve up some room in your Chucky collection for Pop! Chucky! Reimagined in a festive red and black ensemble, this Valentine’s Day Pop! Chucky isn’t interested in playing around; he’s ready to stab his way into the heart of your Chucky lineup. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.85-inches tall. Buy POP Movies: Valentines - Ghostface Funko Vinyl Figure (Bundled with Compatible Box Protector Case) Multicolor 3.75 inches: Action Figures - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Take love to new heights with this Valentine’s Day Pop! Elphaba! Give this witch a place to land when you reunite her with Glinda in your Wicked collection! Vinyl figure is approximately 4.65-inches tall. Carve out some space for a killer addition to your horror collection! Reimagined in a festive pink and red motif, Pop! Ghost Face® is here to aim for the heart of your Scream lineup. Take a stab at love by welcoming this Valentine’s Day Pop! Ghost Face® into your home. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.85-inches tall. Movies Vinyl Figure (Gift Set Bundled with ToyBop Brand Box Protector Case) — Valentines Chucky with Skull Flower and Axe #1726 / 83102 + Valentines Tiffany with Heart Box and Bow #1727 / 83103 Just when you thought Valentine's Day was all about roses and chocolates, along come Chucky and Tiffany to add a slice of horror to your Valentine's
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