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Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
Pope Leo XIV met with pilgrims and the faithful from Italy and around the world during a General Audience in Saint Peter’s Square on September 8, 2026.
During his address in Italian, the Pope continued his catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes (GS 12-22). He discussed human dignity as a gift and a responsibility, noting that the dignity of the human person is the foundation for values prized today. He stated that these values must not lose sight of their divine source to avoid distortions.
The Pope noted that while the journey to highlight the characteristics and rights of human dignity is a significant chapter in history, the path ahead is not complete. He said the path must address contradictions that prevent its full realization. The audience concluded with the recitation of the Pater Noster and the Apostolic Blessing.
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