Pope Leo urges Catholics to pray daily Rosary for Peace in October

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Source: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV invited Catholics around the world to pray the Rosary every day during October, for peace in war-torn lands.

He made the announcement during the Wednesday General Audience. He said the faithful in Rome will gather in St Peter's Square on October, 11, 2025 at 6pm.

"I invite everyone, each day of the coming month, to pray the Rosary for peace-personally, in the family, and in community," he said.

The Pope also invited Vatican employees to pray the Rosary daily in St Peter's Basilica at 7pm throughout October.

He invited Christians to share with others "the love of Jesus that illumines and lifts up humanity."

The Rosary for Peace will be held during the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, which takes place on October 11-12.

That day also marks the 63rd anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, which Pope St John XXIII opened on October 11, 1962.

The original image of Our Lady of Fatima will be in St Peter's Square for the Rosary prayer and the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality.