US EditionPope Leo says the Resurrection of Jesus provides a way against sadness
Pope Leo XIV said Christ’s resurrection transforms sadness into hope and joy, highlighting the biblical Emmaus story as a model of renewed faith and healing.
- At St. Peter's Square, the pontiff described the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as an event one never finishes contemplating, and he said it can heal sadness and transform negativity into hope.
- Invoking Scripture, the pope pointed to the Emmaus episode where Leo said sadness is an intrusive, widespread malaise and cited the two disciples of Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke.
- The account shows that at the breaking of the bread, the two disciples of Emmaus recognize Jesus, rekindle their joy, and share their experience, after he listens and explains Scriptures about his suffering and rising.
- The pope added that the Risen One rekindles joy and hope in the disciples, prompting them to share their experience and affirming life’s victory over death.
- He linked the Resurrection to his Jubilee theme 'Jesus Christ our Hope' and urged prayer, missionary work, and hope for future goodness during October, dedicated to the rosary.
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Pope Leo XIV: Sadness in Life Can Be Healed Through Christ
Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV greets a baby during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 The Pope said sadness, which he described as one of the 'malaises of our time,' can be healed when one is able to recognize the presence of the risen Christ in our lives.
Pope Leo says the Resurrection of Jesus provides a way against sadness
Pope Leo XIV called sadness “one of the malaises of our time” during his General Audience on Oct. 22. Speaking in a rainy St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, the pontiff said the resurrection of Jesus Christ is an event that “one never finishes contemplating and meditating on, and the more one explores it, the more one is filled with wonder, drawn in as if by an overwhelming yet fascinating light.” “It was an explosion of life and joy that changed …
How can Christ's resurrection cure the sickness of sadness? Pope Leo XIV answers - ZENIT
(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.22.2025).- On the morning of Wednesday, October 22, Pope Leo XIV presided over the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Thousands of people filled the square despite the rain. Below is the English translation of the catechesis offered by the Pope during the audience. The theme was “how Christ’s resurrection can heal one of the diseases of our time: sadness.” *** Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! And welco…
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