Earlier version, Sunday 1 November
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus on All Saints' Day
Liturgy Angelus, 1 November 2026
First source report
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, 2026. Speaking from the Apostolic Palace window to the faithful in St. Peter's Square, the Pope described the saints as an innumerable family of men and women who made their lives a gift to God and their neighbors.
The Pope noted that the Church celebrates both formally recognized saints and the countless others known to God. He described the saints as being poor in spirit, meek, and peacemakers who find consolation in prayer and are protected by God. He stated that holiness cannot be reduced to a calculation because of the good the saints spread throughout the world.
During his reflection, the Pope used an expression from Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical *Spe Salvi*, describing the saints' desire for the "ocean of infinite love."
Following the prayer, the Pope addressed the situation in Oleshky, Ukraine. He called the recent completion of a mission to transfer residents to unoccupied Ukrainian territories a worthy gesture of humanity. He expressed hope that such actions would increase the will for dialogue and lead to concrete peace initiatives.
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Earlier version, Sunday 1 November
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus on All Saints' Day
Earlier version, Sunday 1 November
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus, recalls saints' example of love and peace
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