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Pope Leo Affirms The ‘unbreakable Oneness’ Of Marriage
From Catholic News Agency · October 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV presided over a general audience on October 21, 2026, marking his first appearance in the popemobile since undergoing surgery for lung cancer on October 13. During the event, the Pope expressed gratitude for the prayers and support received during his hospitalization at Gemelli Hospital.
Focusing on the Second Vatican Council’s pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes, the Pope described marriage as an "intimate partnership" characterized by "total fidelity" and "unbreakable oneness." He stated that the mutual self-giving of spouses finds expression in the procreation and upbringing of children.
Leo XIV emphasized that protecting families is an urgent necessity and called on those in political and cultural spheres to work for the welfare of marriage. He also reiterated the Church's stance on the sanctity of life, stating that life must be guarded from the moment of conception and rejecting abortion and infanticide.
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