Pope Leo XIV Explores Marriage and Family in General Audience

General Audience
Pope Leo XIV
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ZENIT Staff

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October 21, 2026

On October 21, Pope Leo XIV addressed the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, focusing on the unitive and procreative dimensions of marriage as outlined in Gaudium et Spes. He highlighted the importance of mutual self-giving and the responsibility of spouses to educate and transmit life, emphasizing the need to honor conjugal love and procreation in harmony. The Pope also underscored the social function of the family and called for efforts to support marriage and family welfare. More: Zenit

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