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Vatican Angelus, 25 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV said during the Angelus on Sunday, October 25, that love for God is inseparable from love for one's neighbor. Speaking from the Apostolic Palace, the Pope noted that a person cannot truly love God unless that love overflows to brothers and sisters.

Reflecting on the Gospel question regarding the greatest commandment, the Pope stated that knowing God exists or is almighty is insufficient. He said the Lord seeks a personal relationship with people, which allows the commandment of love to be a response to God's preceding love rather than a mere obligation. He explained that this relationship enables people to view themselves and others through the eyes of Christ, transforming selfishness into charity. The Pope quoted Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, noting her teaching that love is what moves the members of the Church to act.

The Pope also addressed global conflicts, expressing concern for the humanitarian situation in Yemen, specifically in the city of Taiz, and called for an end to hostilities. He offered prayers for those affected by a terrorist attack against the St. George Orthodox Church in Jordan. Additionally, he invited the faithful to join the Assisi meeting on October 27, marking the 40th anniversary of the day of prayer for peace established by Saint John Paul II.

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Earlier version, Sunday 25 October

Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer on Sunday

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 25, 4:23 AM Vatican News BE Леў XIV: любоў да Бога павінна выяўляцца ў любові да бліжняга
  2. Oct 25, 4:36 AM Církev.cz Čeština Lev XIV.: Lásku k Bohu nelze oddělit od lásky k bližnímu
  3. Oct 25, 6:03 AM InfoVaticana Español León XIV: el amor a Dios debe desbordarse en amor al prójimo
  4. Oct 25, 6:12 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV: Love for Neighbor Begins With a Personal Relationship With God
  5. Oct 25, 5:48 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV: Love for neighbor begins with a personal relationship with God
  6. Oct 25, 6:13 AM Toscana Oggi Italiano Leone XIV: “Amare Dio significa amare il prossimo”

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  14. Oct 24, 10:00 PM PT · 34 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
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