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Pope Leo to visit Assisi 40 years after historic prayer meeting
Pope Leo XIV returns to Assisi for 40th anniversary of interreligious peace prayer meeting.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV returns to Assisi for 40th anniversary of interreligious peace prayer meeting. Pope Leo XIV will pray for peace with religious leaders at Assisi's 40th anniversary event on October 27, 2026. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Historic 1986 prayer meeting
Pope St John Paul II hosted the first interreligious peace prayer gathering in Assisi on October 27, 1986.
“For the first time in history, representatives of all world religions were invited by the Pope to pray together for peace.”
Community of Sant’Egidio’s role
The Community of Sant’Egidio, a Catholic lay organisation, has promoted the 'Spirit of Assisi' for 40 years.
2026 Assisi event details
Assisi will host 384 religious and cultural representatives from 53 countries for the 40th anniversary event.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Pope Leo XIV will pray for peace with Patriarch Bartholomew in Assisi’s Lower Basilica on October 27.
Event’s message
The event’s title 'Disarmed and Disarming Peace' reflects Pope Leo XIV’s message for global unity against violence.
What happens next
Pope Leo XIV will deliver his peace message to the public in Assisi’s piazza after the prayer event.
At a glance
Pope Leo XIV will pray for peace with religious leaders at Assisi's 40th anniversary event on October 27, 2026.
