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Vatican Angelus, 27 September 2026

Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary in October for peace

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV has called on all faithful and Christian communities to pray the Rosary during October to seek an end to wars and establish peace between conflicting peoples.

While praying the Angelus at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, the pope requested that this prayer be accompanied by practical acts of penance and mercy. He also urged a commitment to promoting dialogue and reconciliation.

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Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes urges Christians to pray Rosary for peace in October

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  1. Sep 27, 3:29 AM Vatican News HY Լեւոն. ԺԴ.ը Լուրտի սրբավայրէն. «Վարդարանը աղօթեցէք` որպէսզի դադրին պատերազմները եւ իշխէ խաղաղութիւնը»
  2. Sep 27, 5:14 AM Rome Reports A Call From Above: Priest Answers Video Call Under Mary's Gaze - VIDEO
  3. Sep 27, 4:20 AM Vatican News Pope Leo in Lourdes: Pray Rosary in October for peace
  4. Sep 27, 7:01 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಲೂರ್ಡ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಲಿಯೋರವರು: ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾಂತಿಗಾಗಿ ಜಪಮಾಲೆ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸಿ.
  5. Sep 27, 6:16 AM ZENIT News Agency Français 8 titres, dimanche 27 septembre 2026
  6. Sep 27, 7:30 AM Korazym.org Italiano Papa Leone XIV ai malati: non siete un peso!
  7. Sep 27, 3:20 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo in Lourdes: Pray Rosary in October for peace

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  1. Sep 27, 9:46 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV prays at Lourdes for France
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  3. Sep 27, 9:46 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits Accueil Notre Dame in Lourdes
  4. Sep 27, 9:31 AM PT Pope Leo XIV hears testimonies at Lourdes
  5. Sep 27, 9:31 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary in October for peace
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  8. Sep 27, 9:14 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets French bishops
  9. Sep 27, 9:09 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes
  10. Sep 27, 9:06 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV says killing the sick is 'false compassion' in Lourdes
  11. Sep 27, 8:56 AM PT PHOTOS: Carmelite Sisters of Lourdes Meet Pope Leo XIV in Private Gathering
  12. Sep 27, 8:51 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass at Lourdes
  13. Sep 27, 8:47 AM PT Pope Leo XIV meets the sick in Lourdes
  14. Sep 27, 8:46 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV calls pilgrims to conversion in Lourdes
  15. Sep 27, 8:37 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass in Paris
  16. Sep 27, 8:35 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV delivers homily in Lourdes
  17. Sep 27, 8:32 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV criticizes currents seeking to redefine human life value
  18. Sep 27, 8:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits Accueil Notre-Dame in Lourdes
  19. Sep 27, 8:11 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks in Lourdes
  20. Sep 27, 8:11 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to have six young altar servers with Down syndrome at Paris Mass
  21. Sep 27, 8:06 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Paris
  22. Sep 27, 8:02 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for Church conversion at Lourdes Mass
  23. Sep 27, 8:02 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV leads vespers in Notre-Dame
  24. Sep 27, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Lourdes
  25. Sep 27, 8:01 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates open-air Mass in Paris

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