Full Text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus Does Not Abandon Us’ During Life’s Storms; Youth Urged to Follow Saints’ Example

Full text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus does not abandon us’ during life’s storms; youth urged to follow saints’ example

(OSV News) -- The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given August 9, 2026, at St. Peter's Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! Today's Gospel speaks of Jesus approaching his disciples by walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee in the midst of a storm (cf. Mt.

Pope: Even in our darkest moments, Jesus does not abandon us

In his weekly Angelus address, Pope Leo tells the crowds of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square that “the presence of Jesus changes everything”. Read all  

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 9, 2026

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 9, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square.Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!Today’s Gospel speaks of Jesus approaching his disciples by walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee in the midst of a storm (cf. Mt. 14:22-33).Following the miracle of the loaves and fish (cf. Mt. 14:13-21), the Master urges his disciples to get into the boat and set out, while he withdraws to t…

Full Text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus Address Given August 9, 2026 - The Good Newsroom

Full Text: Pope Leo XIV's Angelus Address Given August 9, 2026 World | 08/9/2026 By: OSV News The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 9, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square Pope Leo XIV gestures as he leads the weekly Angelus prayer from a window at the Vatican, August 9, 2026. (OSV News photo/Mario To…

"Welcoming Jesus through prayer, the sacraments, and listening to his Word"

At noon today, the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican to pray the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The Pope exhorts everyone to trust in the Lord, who says to his disciples: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid!” Below are the words spoken by the Pope as he introduced the Marian prayer: *** Words of the Pope Dear broth…