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Vatican Angelus, 25 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful in St. Peter's Square before reciting the Angelus on Sunday, October 25. Reflecting on the Gospel passage regarding the greatest commandment, the pope spoke on the connection between loving God and loving others.

Pope Leo XIV stated that true love for God cannot exist without overflowing to one's brothers and sisters. He described this love not as an imposition or an obligation, but as a desire arising from communion with Christ. The pope noted that the one true God seeks a personal relationship with people, stating that knowing God exists or is almighty is not enough.

The pope explained that authentic love is a response to God's preceding love, involving the heart, soul, and mind. He said this relationship allows people to view themselves and others through the perspective of Christ, which overcomes selfishness. He noted that without love, faith loses its meaning and becomes mere moralism.

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Earlier version, Sunday 25 October

Pope Leo XIV to lead Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 25, 3:22 AM Vatican News Español El Papa: Amamos a Dios al amar a nuestros hermanos
  2. Oct 25, 3:21 AM Vatican News Čeština Papež Lev: Jediný pravý Bůh se chce stát NAŠÍM Bohem
  3. Oct 25, 4:20 AM ACI Stampa Italiano Papa Leone XIV: amare i fratelli partendo dalla nostra relazione con Dio
  4. Oct 25, 4:15 AM Vatican News Português Papa: não se pode amar a Deus sem que esse amor transborde ao nosso irmão
  5. Oct 25, 4:06 AM Vatican News Українська Папа: єдиний істинний Бог хоче стати нашим, Він прагне стосунків
  6. Oct 25, 4:10 AM Vatican News Italiano Il Papa: non si può amare Dio senza che il suo amore straripi nell'amore per gli altri

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  8. Oct 25, 2:31 AM PT Pope Leo XIV's papamobile on display at Vatican Museums
  9. Oct 25, 1:01 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV addresses canon law congress
  10. Oct 25, 12:00 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives 400 participants in the International Conference on the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical Gregorian University
  11. Oct 24, 10:00 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
  12. Oct 24, 9:11 PM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV accepts title of Confrater of St George's Chapel in Windsor
  13. Oct 24, 5:17 PM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to register for World Youth Day in Seoul 2027
  14. Oct 24, 3:16 PM PT · 59 sources Pope Leo XIV issues message for 100th World Mission Day
  15. Oct 24, 3:00 PM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV to send humanitarian mission to Ukraine
  16. Oct 24, 1:00 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV to attend Psalms with John Paul II concert
  17. Oct 24, 1:00 PM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV named Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor
  18. Oct 24, 1:00 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV receives Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk
  19. Oct 24, 11:03 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV recalls Ibiza martyrs at General Audience
  20. Oct 24, 10:30 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to Attend Interfaith Meeting in Assisi
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  22. Oct 24, 9:50 AM PT · 2 sources Cardinal Carlos Castillo recalls Pope Leo XIV ordaining him
  23. Oct 24, 8:45 AM PT · 58 sources Pope Leo XIV cancels October 27 Assisi visit
  24. Oct 24, 8:20 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV urges canon law students to seek supernatural good of persons
  25. Oct 24, 8:18 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Shevchuk

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