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Vatican Angelus, 4 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi during the Angelus prayer on October 4, 2026. Addressing approximately 15,000 people at St. Peter's Square, the pope marked the 800th anniversary of the saint's death by calling for peace and the healing of discord among nations.

During his meditation on the parable of the evil tenants, the pope stated that the Church is a vineyard that members can either build up or damage through their decisions. He noted that Saint Francis helped restore the Church through faith, prayer, and brotherly love. Leo XIV also remarked that God never rejects a person's life and can transform evil into redemption.

The pope highlighted how Saint Francis built his life on Christ by sharing in his poverty, joy, and suffering. He described the saint as a man of fervent prayer and love for others who served as an example to his brothers.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 4, 3:20 AM Vatican News Angelus, 04 ottobre 2026 Papa Leone XIV LIS
  2. Oct 4, 3:25 AM Vatican News October 04, 2026 Angelus prayer- Pope Leo XIV
  3. Oct 4, 3:10 AM Vatican News Pope at Angelus: Saint Francis shows us how to build peace through fraternal love
  4. Oct 4, 3:13 AM Vida Nueva Español León XIV recuerda en el ángelus que “la Iglesia la construimos o la dañamos con nuestras decisiones”
  5. Oct 4, 3:10 AM Vatican News Deutsch Wortlaut: Papst Leo XIV. beim Mittagsgebet am 4.10.2026
  6. Oct 4, 3:08 AM Vatican News Italiano Il Papa: sulle orme di San Francesco costruire pace e concordia tra i popoli
  7. Oct 4, 3:05 AM Vatican News HY Լեւոն ԺԴ. Հրեշտակ Տեառն աղօթքի ընթացքին ոգեկոչեց այսօր յիշատակուող Սուրբ Ֆրանչիսկոսի տօնը
  8. Oct 4, 3:15 AM Vatican News Deutsch Leo XIV.: Franziskus zeigt, wie Kirche erneuert werden kann
  9. Oct 4, 3:27 AM Vatican News Español El Papa: “¡Dios nunca desecha nuestra vida!”
  10. Oct 4, 3:35 AM Vatican News Hrvatski Papa: Slijedeći stope svetoga Franje možemo graditi mir i slogu među narodima

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