Pope Leo XIV sends message to families at the conclusion of the Meeting on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Amoris laetitia

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to families and Church leaders following a meeting held to mark the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia.

In his message from the Vatican on October 13, 2026, the pope thanked the participants for sharing their experiences and listening to one another. He specifically expressed gratitude to families who spoke about their joys and struggles, as well as to the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of episcopal conferences for organizing the event.

The pope said he will review the results of the discussions and provide his own reflections at a later time. He encouraged participants to share what they learned with their dioceses and episcopal conferences, urging them to use the teachings of Amoris Laetitia to proclaim the Gospel. He also expressed his hope that families will remain active in the mission of local churches and assist leaders in discerning future paths.