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Pope Leo urges October Rosary prayer for global peace
Pope Leo XIV calls for worldwide Rosary prayer in October to end conflict and build peace.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV calls for worldwide Rosary prayer in October to end conflict and build peace. Pray the Rosary in October with the intention of peace to stop wars. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope's October appeal
Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to pray the Holy Rosary for peace in October to end global conflicts.
“Let us accompany this prayer with concrete acts of penance and mercy, committing ourselves always to fostering dialogue and reconciliation.”
Lourdes prayer call
Pope Leo XIV links the Rosary to St. Bernadette's 1858 vision in Lourdes, France.
October 1 gathering
700 to 1,000 children will pray the Rosary at Vatican Gardens on October 1 for peace.
Global initiative
The 'One Million Children Praying the Rosary' event connects children worldwide through shared prayer.
Worldwide week
The Rosary prayer begins a week-long global effort ending October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary feast.
The main idea
Pray the Rosary in October with the intention of peace to stop wars.




