Pope Leo on joy
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“On Tepeyac, she awakens in the inhabitants of America the joy of knowing that they are loved by God.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe - Holy Mass (12 December 2025), . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: Mary joy
“Thus this day of joy becomes also a day that calls us to choose – how and for whom we shall live.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Castel Gandolfo: Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August 2025), . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: joy
“Its beauty is a beacon of light for men and women from every place, and serves as a reminder that the joy of goodness is contagious.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Apostolic Journey to Türkiye: Holy Mass in the “Volkswagen Arena” (Istanbul, 29 November 2025), . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: joy
“Dear friends, on the basis of that promise, let us walk in the joy born of faith, in order to become a holy temple of the Lord.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Regina Caeli, 25 May 2025, . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: joy
“Even when it is not understood, let us proclaim this joy always and everywhere, with generosity, courage and faith.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, 11 October 2026, . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: joy
“Brothers and sisters, may the joy of Christmas encourage us to continue on our journey.”
— Pope Leo XIV, Angelus, 4 January 2026, . Read the full text on vatican.va (opens the official Vatican website)Themes: joy
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