Vatican General Audience, 7 October 2026
Pope Leo’s Message to the Church: “It Cannot…” – VIDEO
Pope Leo XIV told the faithful during a General Audience that the Church must not turn away from the realities of the contemporary world. Speaking on the mission of the Church, the Pope continued his reflections on the document Gaudium et Spes.
He stated that the Church acts as a sign of God's plan to reconcile the world by discerning the signs of the times through the Gospel. To fulfill this mission, the Pope said the Church relies on every baptized person to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and seek holiness. He specifically called on the laity to bring a Christian spirit to their local cultures.
The Pope encouraged Christians to use faith and charity to help build a more just, peaceful, and fraternal world. He concluded by asking people to renew their efforts toward personal sanctification and justice to serve as signs of hope. During the audience, the Pope welcomed English-speaking pilgrims from various countries, including the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Uganda, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.
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