Angelus, 20 September 2026

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer from his study window in the Vatican Apostolic Palace on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Addressing pilgrims and the faithful in Saint Peter’s Square, the Pope reflected on the liturgy for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The Pope spoke about the prophet Isaiah, noting that God's plans exceed human understanding. He encouraged listeners to abandon their ways and return to the Lord, who is mercy and forgiveness.

Reflecting on the Gospel parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Pope Leo XIV noted that the landowner demonstrated goodness by paying all workers the same amount. He suggested the story reveals the resistance people often offer to a more generous justice and greater love.