Vatican Report | Tuesday evening, 27 October 2026

The day closed on Pope Leo XIV’s video message to Assisi. In the afternoon the Press Office also said that during the Latin America trip the Pope will meet some abuse victims. 🕊️ Assisi At the meeting “Unarmed and Disarming Peace,” which ended today marking 40 years of the “Spirit of Assisi,” the Pope was not present (note of 23 October) and sent a video message (B0844): “There is no such thing as a holy war: only peace is holy.” And: “We must rebuild peace everywhere, not prepare for more wars.” ✈️ Trip and victims For Uruguay, Argentina and Peru (6–17 November) the Press Office, reported by Vatican News, announces meetings with some abuse victims: the Pope wishes “to express his closeness to those who have suffered and still suffer because of this violence.” 📅 Calendar The calendar of celebrations for November and December was published (B0843): 2 Nov Mass at the Verano at 4 p.m.; 5 Nov Mass for deceased cardinals and bishops at 9 a.m. in St Peter’s; 18 Nov Mass for the 400th anniversary of the Basilica’s dedication at 5 p.m.; 8 Dec Act of veneration of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza di Spagna at 4 p.m. No appointments in today’s Bulletin. 📌 To watch • Wednesday 28 at 10 a.m.: General Audience in St Peter’s Square (vatican.va calendar) • Wednesday 28 at 11 a.m.: funeral of Paolo Romeo in Acireale • 6–17 November: Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru #LeoXIV