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Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience at Piazza San Pietro

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV met with pilgrims and believers from Italy and around the world during a general audience in St. Peter's Square on September 23, 2026.

During his Italian language address, the pope continued a series of teachings on the documents of the Second Vatican Council. He focused his meditation on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes, specifically discussing the meaning of human activity in the universe.

The pope also called on everyone to take responsibility for migrants and refugees, especially minors.

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  1. Sep 23, 2:20 AM Vatican News Udienza Generale, 23 settembre 2026, Papa Leone XIV LIS
  2. Sep 23, 2:24 AM Vatican News September 23, 2026 General Audience- Pope Leo XIV
  3. Sep 23, 2:57 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano L’Udienza Generale
  4. Sep 23, 12:55 AM KTO Français Audience générale du 23 septembre 2026
  5. Sep 23, 1:43 AM Vatican News Deutsch Papst: Bei Technik und Wissenschaft nie Nächstenliebe vergessen

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