Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer from the balcony of his private office at the Apostolic Palace on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Addressing pilgrims and the faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, the pope meditated on the parable of the workers in the vineyard from the Gospel of Matthew.

The pope encouraged people to embrace God's logic of mercy, giving, and peace rather than relying on human calculation or merit. He stated that people experience joy, intelligence, and a future when the law of love interrupts the logic of calculation. He noted that the experience of mercy amplifies merit and that the gift of peace can end rivalries and bring people together through gratitude.

Pope Leo XIV suggested that God's plans are infinitely greater than human imagination. He remarked that God has different ways and new thoughts for those who believe they have earned their results through their own efforts. He called for abandoning the logic of comparison and merit to make room for a more generous form of justice.