Pope Leo XIV sends message to families after Amoris Laetitia meeting

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to bishops and families following a meeting held to mark the 10th anniversary of the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia.

The Pope thanked participants for sharing their experiences and expressed gratitude toward families who discussed their joys and difficulties, as well as the heads of Catholic Churches and presidents of episcopal conferences for their preparation. He stated that he will read the results of the discussions and provide his own reflections at a later time.

In his message, the Pope encouraged attendees to share what they learned with their dioceses and episcopal conferences. He asked families to remain active in the mission of their local churches and to help those communities discern their direction. He concluded by asking for prayers and entrusting all participants to the protection of the Holy Family of Nazareth.