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“Let us, therefore, pray for God’s blessing and protection upon all families.”
— Pope Leo XIV, General Audience of 21 October 2026. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. IV. Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et spes. 6. Commitment to the family in today’s society (GS, 47–52), October 21, 2026 . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website) Themes: family prayer
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“Penance is an act of love, carried out in solidarity with the human family.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Apostolic Journey to France: Holy Mass in the Prairie of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes (27 September 2026), September 27, 2026 . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website) Themes: family
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“Indeed, their own affection often revives our energy and brings us hope and comfort.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Message of the Holy Father for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 2025: Blessed are those who have not lost hope (cf. Sir 14:2) (27 July 2025), June 26, 2025 . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website) Themes: hope family
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“He is comfort to the weak, light for families, hope for the sick and peace for those who suffer.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Apostolic Journey to Spain: Holy Mass in the "Plaza de Cibeles" (Madrid, 7 June 2026), June 7, 2026 . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website) Themes: hope family grief
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