# Pope Leo on Saint Francis and Peace

> Pope Leo links Saint Francis' fraternal love to building peace through Church renewal.
- Title: Pope Leo on Saint Francis and Peace · Vaticannews | Shortify
- Summary: Pope Leo links Saint Francis' fraternal love to building peace through Church renewal. Pope Leo says Saint Francis' example of fraternal love helps repair…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-at-angelus-saint-francis-shows-us-how-to-build-peace.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-04T10:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo, saint francis, angelus, franciscan jubilee, church renewal, fraternal love, peace building, religion, world
## Pope Leo at Angelus
Pope Leo addressed the faithful during Sunday's Angelus in Saint Peter's Square.
## God's Mercy Overcomes Evil
Pope Leo stated Jesus, the Son of God, was rejected by those who should have welcomed Him.
## Saint Francis' Legacy
Pope Leo recalled Saint Francis of Assisi on the eighth centenary of his death.
## Church Renewal Through Love
Pope Leo said Saint Francis repaired the Church through fraternal love and healing divisions.
## Jubilee Year Focus
Pope Leo urged the faithful to seek peace and build harmony among peoples during the Franciscan Jubilee Year.

> perseveringly ask for the gift of peace and sincerely commit ourselves to building harmony among peoples
## Conclusion
Pope Leo entrusted peace-building efforts to Mary's intercession before praying the Angelus.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo says Saint Francis' example of fraternal love helps repair the Church and build peace.