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Vatican General Audience, 7 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to pray the Rosary

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV asked the faithful to pray the Rosary to find comfort from the Blessed Virgin Mary during life's difficulties. Speaking at the end of a general audience on October 7, the Pope described the prayer as a tradition the Church has long loved.

The Pope requested that people pray specifically for the end of wars and for peace between nations in conflict. This follows a previous appeal he made on October 4.

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  1. Oct 7, 3:00 AM Vatican News 中文 教宗：我们要诵念玫瑰经，在人生困境中获得圣母的安慰
  2. Oct 7, 3:51 AM Aleteia Need comfort? Pray the Rosary
  3. Oct 7, 4:08 AM Vatican News Magyar Leó pápa katekézise: Az Egyház küldetése a kortárs világban a krisztusi szolidáris segítség

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