Marriage and Family: The Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Pope Leo XIV to the John Paul II Theological Institute - ZENIT - English

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 25.10.2025) – On Friday, October 24, Pope Leo XIV received in special audience — in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace –, professors and students of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and Family, especially from the Roman headquarters, although there were also some representatives from other headquarters outside Rome. This was the first address on family and marriage to the «University» of the Church specialized in these two topics.
Below is the English translation by ZENIT.
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In the Name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Peace be with you!
Good morning!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
With joy, I welcome you, who form the international academic community of the John Paul II Theological Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and Family. I greet the Grand Chancellor, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the Rector, Monsignor Philippe Bordeyne, and all of you, dear students, along with the alumni from …