Earlier version, Friday 16 October
Pope Leo XIV thanks participants in Amoris laetitia meeting
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Pope Leo XIV thanks participants in Amoris Laetitia meeting
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in a meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, thanking them for their work and prayers. The Pope was unable to attend the meeting, which took place from October 7 to 14 at the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican.
In his message dated October 13, the Pope expressed gratitude to the families who shared their joys and difficulties, as well as to the heads of Catholic Churches and the presidents of episcopal conferences for their preparation. He stated that he will review the results of the discussions and share his own reflections at an appropriate time.
The Pope encouraged bishops to begin sharing what they experienced during the meeting with their dioceses and episcopal conferences. He also urged them to continue announcing the Gospel to families using the teachings of Amoris Laetitia and expressed his hope that families will remain active participants in the life and mission of local churches to help leaders discern future paths.
Vatican News reported that the message was signed on the same day the Pope underwent surgery at the Gemelli Hospital.
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Read the sourceSources behind this story
- Official sourceMessage of the Holy Father at the end of the meeting marking the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia (October 13, 2026)
The Holy See
- Official source@VaticanNewsPope at Amoris Laetitia Meeting in the Vatican: Pray for Me, and I Pray for You
Vatican News
- Official source@VaticanNewsThe Pope thanks participants in the meeting on 'Amoris laetitia'
Vatican News
- Official source@VaticanNewsLeo XIV writes to participants in the meeting on AL: Thank you for prayers, I will present my thoughts when the time comes
Vatican News
- Official source@CirkevCzPope to participants in the Amoris laetitia meeting: I will study the results and present my thoughts
Církev.cz
- Analysis & opinionThe Pope freezes conclusions on Amoris Laetitia: nothing is published until he reads them
InfoVaticana · INFOVATICANA
Earlier version, Friday 16 October
Pope Leo XIV sends message after Amoris Laetitia anniversary meeting
Earlier version, Thursday 15 October
Pope Leo XIV thanks participants of Amoris laetitia anniversary meeting
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 14, 9:45 AM Vatican News Português Papa ao encontro de Amoris laetitia no Vaticano: rezem por mim, e eu rezo por vocês
- Oct 14, 10:36 AM Vatican News Lietuvių Popiežius padėkojo susitikimo, skirto „Amoris laetitia“, dalyviams
- Oct 14, 12:34 PM InfoVaticana Español El Papa congela las conclusiones sobre Amoris Laetitia: nada se publica hasta que él las lea
- Oct 14, 4:28 AM Vatican News Čeština Lev XIV. píše účastníkům setkání nad AL: Děkuji za modlitby, své úvahy přednesu až přijde čas
- Oct 14, 11:27 PM Církev.cz Čeština Lev XIV. účastníkům setkání k Amoris laetitia: Výsledky prostuduji a předložím své úvahy
- Oct 13, 10:30 AM The Holy See Français Message du Saint-Père à l’issue de la rencontre marquant le dixième anniversaire d’ Amoris Laetitia (13 octobre 2026)
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