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Vatican Angelus, 4 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV says St. Francis of Assisi repaired the Church by faith

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV said during the Angelus on the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi that the saint repaired the Church through faith, prayer, and fraternal love. Reflecting on the parable of the evil tenants, the pope noted that the Church is like a vineyard that people either build up or damage through their choices.

The pope described St. Francis as a worker who repaired the Church by building his own life on the foundation of Christ, sharing in his poverty, joy, and suffering. He stated that Francis healed rifts of discord through his testimony and served as an example to early friars by using asceticism as a way to reform the Church.

During the celebration of the Franciscan jubilee year, Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace to spread throughout the world. He noted that the spiritual legacy of St. Francis continues to produce fruit through the Franciscan family and the wider community of believers.

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Earlier version, Sunday 4 October

Pope Leo XIV says Saint Francis repaired the Church by faith

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 4, 4:00 AM Korazym.org Italiano Papa Leone XIV: san Francesco ha riparato la Chiesa
  2. Oct 4, 2:00 PM Where Peter Is Leo on Francis: He Repaired the Church by Faith

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