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Vatican General Audience, 28 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience of 2026-10-28

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Pope Leo XIV addressed the relationship between faith and culture during a general audience in Saint Peter's Square on October 28, 2026. Continuing a series of catecheses on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Pope focused on the seventh section of the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes.

The Pope stated that the connection between faith and culture is rooted in the Incarnation. He explained that because the divine Word became flesh, faith is an embodied reality that is interwoven with the culture in which it exists. He noted that faith is called to become culture by reaching people within their daily environments, including their traditions, arts, science, and language.

Pope Leo XIV observed that the Catholic Church has historically supported the Gospel through the establishment of schools and universities, noting that medieval universities emerged from the Church and contributed to Western civilization. He said that the progress of knowledge and culture creates new questions that prompt believers to explain their faith.

The Pope emphasized that the Church promotes culture because it is a good in itself and serves human vocation. He cited the Council's call to overcome illiteracy, ensure access to fundamental cultural opportunities, and expand access to higher education, particularly for women. He also noted that Christians should deepen their scientific and cultural knowledge alongside their faith.

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  2. Oct 28, 2:57 AM Vatican News Udienza Generale, 28 ottobre 2026 - Papa Leone XIV LIS
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  9. Oct 28, 2:00 AM The Holy See General Audience of 28 October 2026. Catechesis. "The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. IV. Constitution Gaudium et Spes. 7. The rel…
  10. Oct 28, 3:00 AM Vatican News Deutsch Generalaudienz: Einheit von Glaube und Kultur fördern
  11. Oct 28, 2:46 AM Vatican News Deutsch Generalaudienz: Die Katechese im Wortlaut
  12. Oct 28, 2:31 AM Vatican News Français Léon XIV: la foi appelée à devenir culture, pour toucher chaque personne
  13. Oct 28, 2:00 AM The Holy See العربية المقابلة العامَّة. تعليم - وثائق المجمع الفاتيكانيّ الثَّاني IV. دستور رعائي في الكنيسة في عالم اليوم، فرح ورجاء (Gaudium et spes) 7. العلا…
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  16. Oct 28, 2:58 AM ACI Prensa Español TEXTO COMPLETO: Catequesis del Papa León XIV sobre la Constitución Pastoral Gaudium et spes
  17. Oct 28, 2:57 AM Vatican News October 28, 2026 General Audience - Pope Leo XIV
  18. Oct 28, 2:50 AM Religión Digital Español El Papa pide a los fieles "no vivir la fe con un espíritu de contraposición u hostilidad hacia el mundo"
  19. Oct 28, 3:28 AM ACI Prensa Español El Papa llama a no vivir la fe con un espíritu de “contraposición” u “hostilidad hacia el mundo”
  20. Oct 28, 3:44 AM Holy See Press Office Español Audiencia general
  21. Oct 28, 3:25 AM Holy See Press Office General Audience
  22. Oct 28, 4:00 AM InfoVaticana Español León XIV en la audiencia general: «Una fe que no se convierte en cultura no es plenamente vivida»
  23. Oct 28, 5:01 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Catéchèse : Léon XIV appelle à unir foi et culture
  24. Oct 28, 4:37 AM Military Ordinariate of Argentina Español PAPA LEÓN XIV | La fe es una realidad encarnada, entretejida con la cultura en la que está inmersa
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  26. Oct 28, 4:08 AM Toscana Oggi Italiano Leone XIV: “Fede chiamata a diventare cultura”
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  40. Oct 28, 5:33 AM Diocese of Itumbiara Português Audiência Geral: 28 de outubro de 2026
  41. Oct 28, 8:55 AM The Catholic Sun Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 28, 2026
  42. Oct 28, 9:00 AM OSV News Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 28, 2026
  43. Oct 28, 6:53 AM Diocese of Copiapó Español Audiencia General, 28 de octubre de 2026 – Papa León XIV
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  46. Oct 28, 4:33 PM Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan 日本語 教皇レオ十四世、2026年10月28日、一般謁見演説 連続講話「第二バチカン公会議の諸文書」 Ⅳ．『現代世界憲章』（Gaudium et spes） 7．信仰と文化の関係（『現代世界憲章』53－62）（聖書朗読箇所：使17・22－23）
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  48. Oct 28, 8:26 AM Vatican News Italiano Dalla Giordania e dall'Ucraina in udienza dal Papa per testimoniare la speranza nella pace
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