Angelus, 1 November 2026

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, 2026. Speaking from the Apostolic Palace window to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, the Pope addressed the vast family of men and women who have followed Jesus.

The Pope noted that the Church celebrates both formally recognized saints and the countless others known to God. He described holiness as something that cannot be reduced to a calculation, citing the good that saints spread throughout the world. He also used an expression from Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical *Spe Salvi*, describing the saints' longing for the ocean of infinite love.

Following the prayer, the Pope spoke regarding the situation in Oleshky, Ukraine. He referred to the recent completion of a mission to transfer residents to unoccupied Ukrainian territories as a worthy gesture of humanity. He expressed his hope that such actions would increase the will for dialogue and lead to concrete peace initiatives.