Pope Leo XIV leads Ángelus prayer

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer for thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, September 20.

During his address before the prayer, the Pope spoke about the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. He noted that the prophet Isaiah offers hope by stating that God's thoughts and ways differ from human ones. He described God's plans as much larger and more human than those conceived by people. He encouraged listeners to leave crooked paths and return to the Lord, whom he described as mercy and forgiveness.

Commenting on the Gospel, the Pope said the parables of Jesus show the novelty of what God has prepared for people. He noted that these stories often reveal a human tendency to resist more generous justice and greater love. He specifically referenced the parable of the workers in the vineyard to illustrate these points.