Pope Leo XIV's Angelus, the first since his stay at the Gemelli

About 15,000 faithful filled St Peter's Square for Pope Leo XIV's first Angelus since his discharge from the Gemelli hospital, showing their closeness to the Pope, Vatican News reports. According to TV2000, a warm round of applause greeted the Pope's first words, "Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!" #LeoXIV

https://www.vaticannews.va/it/papa/news/2026-10/papa-leonexiv-angelus-vivere-per-il-bene.html

At the Angelus Pope Leo XIV recalled the 100th World Mission Day: "Today we celebrate the 100th World Mission Day. Let us think of how much missionary history has unfolded over these one hundred years! Let us pray that the Church may always remain faithful to the mandate of the Risen Lord: 'Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation' (Mk 16:15)." Source: Holy See Press Office. #LeoXIV

https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/angelus/2026/documents/20261018-angelus.html

The Holy See Press Office has published in its Bulletin the full text of Pope Leo XIV's words at the Angelus: his reflection on "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's", the hundredth World Mission Day and his thanks to doctors, nurses and all who prayed for him. "I have truly sensed your support. Thank you!"

vaticanreport.com/articolo/holy-see-press-office-bulletin-18-october-2026-3265?lang=en

Commenting at the Angelus on the Gospel "Render unto Caesar", Pope Leo XIV said: "In Jesus, we contemplate a God who is not afraid of history but comes instead to dwell within it." "His Kingdom does not abolish human roles and responsibilities," he explained. "It does, however, call us to live without compromise, free from selfish ambitions and unjust motives, seeking above all the Kingdom of God and his righteousness."

Pope Leo XIV said: "I would like to thank all those who have prayed for me in recent days. I have truly sensed your support. Thank you! I wish to express my particular gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff of the Gemelli Hospital. This experience has made me feel particularly close to all those who are living with illness or infirmity. Now that I have overcome this delicate phase, as you know, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God’s help and your prayers. Thank you once again. Thank you all! Have a good Sunday!" On the Gospel "Render unto Caesar": "In Jesus, we contemplate a God who is not afraid of history but comes instead to dwell within it".

Pope Leo XIV has appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace. He is smiling and waving to the faithful in St. Peter's Square: it is his first Angelus since his stay at the Gemelli hospital.