Saint Peter’s Square was filled with joy and unity on Sunday as tens of thousands of families from around the world gathered for the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Families. Under a bright sky, Pope Leo XIV presided over the celebration, offering a powerful homily on the importance of unity in family life, setting an example to the world. Emphasizing that marriage is the measure of true love—total, faithful, and fruitful—he urged families to grow closer as one family of God. The Holy Father highlighted the sanctity of marriage by referencing canonized couples like Saints Louis and Zélie Martin and the Ulma family, reminding pilgrims of the transformative power of the marriage covenant. He encouraged everyone to root their love in Christ, which can bring peace and unity to the world. Pilgrims reflected on the beautiful message from the Holy Father, the gift of the family, and the privilege to be in Rome for the Jubilee of Families. EWTN Vatican Journalist Bénédicte Cedergren has more.
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