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Pope Leo XIV commemorates 9/11

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Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for peace and for the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks during the Angelus on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Addressing the faithful at St. Peter's Square, the Pope marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks in the United States.

The Pope prayed for those who lost their lives, their families, and those still carrying the wounds of that day. He invited everyone to pray for the gift of peace from God, noting that many people are currently suffering from violence and conflict. He stated that remembering the tragedy should encourage a renewed commitment to working for peace.

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  1. Sep 13, 3:12 AM Vatican News Polski Leon XIV wspomina ofiary zamachów z 11 września 2001
  2. Sep 13, 6:02 AM Deon Polski Leon XIV wspomina ofiary zamachów z 11 września 2001
  3. Sep 13, 3:54 AM Vatican News Čeština Lev XIV. připomněl oběti teroristických útoků z 11. září
  4. Sep 13, 3:57 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Lev XIV. si pripomenul 25. výročie útokov z 11. septembra a vyzval k modlitbe za mier
  5. Sep 13, 3:24 AM Vatican News Português Leão XIV recorda as vítimas do 11 de Setembro e pede oração pela paz
  6. Sep 13, 4:01 AM Aleteia 9/11 anniversary an invitation to commit to peace: Pope Leo
  7. Sep 13, 3:52 AM Vatican News Français Le souvenir du 11 septembre doit nous pousser à œuvrer pour la paix, affirme Léon XIV
  8. Sep 14, 2:20 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Svätý Otec Lev XIV. si pripomenul 25. výročie útokov z 11. septembra 2001
  9. Sep 13, 12:15 AM ACI Digital Português Leão XIV recorda vítimas do 11 de setembro e pede que todos rezem pela paz
  10. Sep 13, 10:14 AM OSV News Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  11. Sep 13, 9:35 AM The Catholic Sun Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  12. Sep 13, 11:01 AM Voz Portucalense Português Leão XIV recorda as vítimas do 11 de Setembro e pede oração pela paz
  13. Sep 13, 1:00 PM Catholic New York Pope Leo Commemorates 9/11, Praying for All Who ‘Bear Wounds of That Tragic Day’
  14. Sep 13, 6:26 PM The Monitor Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  15. Sep 13, 11:40 PM Vatican News Latviešu Leons XIV: atmiņas par 11. septembri liek mums darboties miera labā
  16. Sep 14, 1:03 AM Vatican News Magyar A 25 évvel ezelőtti terrortámadás kötelezzen el minket a béke mellett – Leó pápa felhívása
  17. Sep 14, 1:22 AM Vatican News Kiswahili Papa Leo XIV: Kumbukumbu la Shambulio la Kigaidi Marekani 2001
  18. Sep 13, 3:23 AM Vatican News HY Լեւոն ԺԴ. Պապը յիշեց 11 սեպտեմբերի ողբերգութիւնը ու հրաւիրեց վերանորոգել խաղաղութեան ի նպաստ յանձնառութիւնը
  19. Sep 13, 3:38 AM Agência Ecclesia Português Vaticano: Papa evoca vítimas do 11 de setembro, «dia trágico» para os EUA
  20. Sep 14, 4:33 AM Diocese of Leiria–Fátima Português Papa evoca vítimas do 11 de setembro, «dia trágico» para os EUA
  21. Sep 13, 3:29 AM Vatican News BE Папа: памяць пра трагедыю 11 верасня заклікае працаваць дзеля міру
  22. Sep 14, 8:01 AM America Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  23. Sep 13, 3:22 AM Vatican News Українська Папа на 25-ті роковини трагедії 11 вересня: молюся, щоб Бог дарував світові мир
  24. Sep 13, 3:15 AM Vatican News Italiano Il Papa: il ricordo della tragedia dell'11 settembre ci spinge a lavorare per la pace
  25. Sep 13, 3:55 AM Vatican News Hrvatski Papa: Sjećanje na tragediju 11. rujna potiče nas da radimo za mir
  26. Sep 13, 3:37 AM Vatican News Pope: Remembering the tragedy of 9/11 urges us to work for peace
  27. Sep 13, 3:31 AM Vatican News Español El Papa: La tragedia del 11 de septiembre nos impulsa a trabajar por la paz
  28. Sep 13, 3:51 AM Vatican News Română Papa: Amintirea tragediei din 11 septembrie ne îndeamnă să lucrăm pentru pace
  29. Sep 13, 3:40 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Ob spominu na 11. september papež vse povabil k molitvi za Gospodov dar miru
  30. Sep 13, 5:00 AM Crux Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
  31. Sep 13, 5:56 AM Vatican News Shqip Papa: kujtimi i tragjedisë së 11 shtatorit na nxit të punojmë për paqen
  32. Sep 13, 5:27 AM Famiglia Cristiana Italiano Leone XIV: «L’11 settembre ci spinga a rinnovare l’impegno per la pace»
  33. Sep 13, 2:37 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope: Remembering the tragedy of 9/11 urges us to work for peace
  34. Sep 13, 4:45 AM Diocese of Skopje Македонски Папата: Сеќавањето на трагедијата од 11 септември нè поттикнува да работиме за мир
  35. Sep 13, 7:07 AM La Croix Français « Que le Seigneur accorde au monde le don de la paix » : à Rome, Léon XIV prie pour les victimes du 11-Septembre
  36. Sep 13, 3:47 AM Vatican News Русский Папа: трагедия 11 сентября побуждает к служению миру
  37. Sep 14, 7:14 AM Vatican News हिन्दी पोप : 9/11 की त्रासदी की याद करते हुए शांति के लिए कार्य करने की
  38. Sep 13, 4:11 AM Omnes Español Sólo el perdón libera, afirma León XIV al rezar por las víctimas del 11-S y por la paz
  39. Sep 14, 9:01 AM Magyar Kurír Magyar Leó pápa felhívása 9/11 25. évfordulója kapcsán: Újítsuk meg elköteleződésünket a béke mellett
  40. Sep 14, 8:41 AM The Tablet Pope Leo Commemorates 9/11, Praying for All Who ‘Bear Wounds of That Tragic Day’
  41. Sep 14, 9:15 AM The Texas Catholic Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  42. Sep 14, 12:10 PM Catholic Review Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’
  43. Sep 14, 1:43 PM National Catholic Reporter Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
  44. Sep 15, 8:26 AM Religion News Service Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
  45. Sep 16, 10:54 AM Diocese of Scranton Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’

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