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Pope Leo XIV to meet with Eastern Churches and Episcopal Conferences

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV will meet with the heads of the Eastern Churches and presidents of episcopal conferences from October 7 to 14, 2026, at the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican. The gathering, titled "Ten years after Amoris Laetitia: proclaiming the Gospel with families today," marks the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation.

The meeting will include approximately 248 bishops, 15 heads of Eastern Churches, and 115 presidents of episcopal conferences. Participants will also include families, experts, and 22 personal guests of the Pope. Archbishop Josef Nuzík is scheduled to attend.

The event aims to foster synodal discernment regarding how to announce the Gospel to families today in light of the teachings in Amoris Laetitia. On the final day, October 14, the Pope will preside over Holy Mass in Saint Peter's Square at 10.00.

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  2. Oct 2, 6:26 AM Holy See Press Office Press Conference to present the Meeting of the Holy Father Leo XIV with the Heads of the Eastern Churches and the Presidents of the Episcop…
  3. Oct 2, 11:23 PM Církev.cz Čeština Deset let od Amoris laetitia: Tisková konference před setkáním předsedů biskupských konferencí
  4. Oct 3, 3:10 AM Catholic World News Press conference offers overview of extraordinary meeting on Amoris Laetitia (CWN)
  5. Oct 3, 2:11 AM Vatican News Русский Amoris laetitia: десять лет спустя
  6. Oct 3, 4:45 AM Omnes Español El Vaticano evaluará la acogida de la “Amoris laetitia” diez años después

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