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Vatican Angelus, 27 September 2026

Pope Leo XIV prays Angelus in Lourdes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to pray the Rosary during October to seek world peace and an end to conflict. He made this appeal while praying the Angelus at the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.

The Pope's activities in Lourdes included a private meeting with bishops from the Conference of European Bishops and a mass on the sanctuary grounds. He also met with hosts and patients at Accueil Notre-Dame before continuing his apostolic journey to Metz.

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Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV to pray Rosary in October for peace

Earlier version, Sunday 27 September

Pope Leo XIV in Lourdes urges Christians to pray Rosary for peace in October

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  1. Sep 27, 3:29 AM Vatican News HY Լեւոն. ԺԴ.ը Լուրտի սրբավայրէն. «Վարդարանը աղօթեցէք` որպէսզի դադրին պատերազմները եւ իշխէ խաղաղութիւնը»
  2. Sep 27, 5:14 AM Rome Reports A Call From Above: Priest Answers Video Call Under Mary's Gaze - VIDEO
  3. Sep 27, 4:20 AM Vatican News Pope Leo in Lourdes: Pray Rosary in October for peace
  4. Sep 27, 7:01 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಲೂರ್ಡ್ಸ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಜಗದ್ಗುರು ಲಿಯೋರವರು: ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಶಾಂತಿಗಾಗಿ ಜಪಮಾಲೆ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸಿ.
  5. Sep 27, 6:16 AM ZENIT News Agency Français À la Concorde, le pape invoque l’Esprit Saint sur la France – 8 titres, dimanche 27 septembre 2026
  6. Sep 27, 7:30 AM Korazym.org Italiano Papa Leone XIV ai malati: non siete un peso!
  7. Sep 27, 3:20 AM Diocese of Hallam Pope Leo in Lourdes: Pray Rosary in October for peace
  8. Sep 27, 10:24 AM Aleteia Polski „Tutaj żadna słabość nie zostaje odrzucona”. Leon XIV w Lourdes
  9. Sep 27, 11:30 AM KTO Français #PapeenFrance - La journée du dimanche 27 septembre en 6 minutes
  10. Sep 27, 2:14 PM Vatican News Svenska Påve Leo i Lourdes: Be rosenkransen under oktober månad

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