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Vatican General Audience, 7 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 7, 2026, focusing on Church's mission in contemporary world

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Pope Leo XIV addressed the mission of the Church in the contemporary world during a general audience in Saint Peter's Square on October 7, 2026. Continuing his catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Pope focused on the fourth chapter of the first part of the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes.

The Pope explained that the Church is not separate from the world but is grafted into it, acting as a sign of God's incarnation to manifest a plan for a single human family. He noted that by journeying through history alongside different cultures, the Church recognizes its responsibility for how social relations are built. According to the Pope, a primary mission of the Church is to help people address fundamental questions regarding human origins, destiny, love, and suffering.

Pope Leo XIV stated that Christians cannot accept the oppression of the poor or unjust structures that maintain dependence and injustice. He warned that the pursuit of profit at all costs and the manipulation of information risk pressuring people to adopt lifestyles centered solely on material consumption. Instead, he called the faithful to work for justice, peace, and fraternity.

During his greetings, the Pope also highlighted the importance of the Rosary, noting the liturgical memory of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary.

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  11. Oct 7, 1:00 AM The Holy See Português Audiência Geral de 7 de outubro de 2026. Catequese. Os Documentos do Concílio Vaticano II IV. Constituição pastoral Gaudium et spes 5. A mi…
  12. Oct 7, 1:00 AM The Holy See Deutsch Generalaudienz, 7. Oktober 2026 - Das Zweite Vatikanische Konzil im Licht seiner Dokumente. IV. Pastorale Konstitution Gaudium et spes (GS…
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