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Vatican Angelus, 25 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV prays for peace

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV called for continued prayer for peace during the Angelus prayer on October 25. He stated that wars cause death and destruction while impoverishing and harming the world.

The pope expressed concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, specifically in the city of Taiz, where people lack food, water, and medical care. He requested an end to hostilities to ensure peace for the Yemeni people and the surrounding region. He also offered prayers for those killed and injured in the recent terrorist attack against the St. George Orthodox Church in Harmoud, Jordan.

Leo XIV invited the faithful to join religious leaders for an international meeting in Assisi on October 27. The meeting, titled "Disarmed and Disarming Peace," marks the 40th anniversary of the gathering originally convened by St. John Paul II and is organized by the Community of Sant'Egidio. Although the pope was expected to attend, he will send a message instead following medical advice after a surgical procedure on October 13.

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Earlier version, Monday 26 October

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 25, 4:16 AM Vatican News Čeština Lev XIV.: Modleme se za mír, války přinášejí zkázu a ochuzují svět
  2. Oct 25, 6:43 AM Deon Polski Leon XIV apeluje o pokój. „Wojny zubażają i niszczą świat”
  3. Oct 25, 10:00 PM Avvenire Italiano Il Papa affacciato alla finestra all'Angelus: «Le guerre impoveriscono e danneggiano il mondo»
  4. Oct 26, 3:00 AM RomaSette Italiano Il Papa: «Le guerre impoveriscono e danneggiano il mondo»

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