Archbishop of Sevilla José Ángel Saiz Meneses writes letter on All Saints' Day

Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses of Sevilla issued a letter for the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, 2026. In the letter, the archbishop stated that holiness is a vocation for all baptized people rather than a privilege for extraordinary individuals.

Saiz Meneses wrote that holiness does not come from achieving perfection through human strength, but through being transformed by God's grace. He noted that a saint allows the love of Christ to shape their existence. To support these points, the archbishop referenced teachings on holiness from Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Leo XIV.

The archbishop encouraged the people of Sevilla to pursue holiness in their daily lives. He suggested following the examples of local saints, including San Isidoro and San Leandro.