Pope Leo – Prayers for Peace Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray the Rosary for peace in October, “May the month of October … be an opportunity to recite the Holy Rosary, dedicating it in a special way to the end of wars and the achievement of peace,” (September 30 2026 General Audience) October 1 Today Pope Leo and hundreds of children from schools and parishes in Rome will gather at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens to pray the Rosary for peace. This event marks the beginning of the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative, promoted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The gatherings will last an entire week, from October 1-7, allowing dioceses, parishes, schools, communities, and families to choose the day best suited to their circumstances while remaining united in the same intention of prayer for peace and unity.

Full Newsletter below