Vatican Angelus, 4 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV recalls Saint Francis at Angelus

Catholic IntelligenceOct 4, 2026Updated Oct 4, 4:26 PM PT1 min read

Pope Leo XIV honored Saint Francis of Assisi during the Angelus on the 800th anniversary of the saint's death, describing him as a worker who repaired the Church through faith, prayer, and fraternal love.

Reflecting on the liturgy for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Pope noted that Saint Francis repaired the Church not through reorganization, but by building his life on the foundation of Christ and sharing in his poverty and suffering. According to Korazym.org, the Pope stated that Francis healed rifts of discord through his testimony and his commitment to asceticism.

During the prayer in St. Peter's Square, the Pope used the parable of the vineyard to explain that the Church is a vineyard to be cultivated with justice, which people can either build up or damage through their choices. He encouraged the faithful to pray for peace and to commit to building harmony among nations during the Franciscan jubilee year.

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