Pope Leo XIV at the Angelus: «God’s generosity is not naive, but wise, and He believes in us»

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Pope Leo XIV presided over the Angelus prayer from Castel Gandolfo alongside the faithful and pilgrims gathered in front of the Apostolic Palace. In his address, the Holy Father focused his message on the parable of the sower, highlighting God’s patience, trust, and unconditional love for humanity.

God's Faithfulness in the Face of Human Weakness

The Pontiff explained that Jesus is the seed that the Father continues to sow throughout the world, even though He sometimes finds in people soil that is «hard and unresponsive» or «distracted,» like the trampled ground along the roads or the thickets of thorns.

However, the Pope assured us that God knows the human heart better than anyone else and never stops sowing, because the power of His love is stronger than our weaknesses: «God’s generosity toward us is not naive, but wise, and He knows how to discover within us the potential for good that, at times, even we ourselves are not aware of.».

Transformation of Hearts

During his reflection, the Holy Father cited a passage from St. John Chrysostom to illustrate how divine grace has the power to transform the most difficult terrain into fertile fields.

It is this openness and humility in receiving the divine seed that, according to the Pope, allows us to reap the fruits of the Holy Spirit in society. As he listed virtues such as «love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control,» Leo XIV exclaimed, «How much our world needs these fruits—to be filled with them and transformed by them!»

A Meaningful Summer Break

Taking advantage of the vacation period, the Pontiff issued a direct appeal to the faithful not to neglect their spiritual lives during their days off. He encouraged them to make time to listen to, read, and meditate on the Word, as well as to cultivate rest and “wholesome recreation,” while also setting aside “meaningful moments of silence and prayer.”.

At the conclusion of his address, the Pope expressed his hope that this time of respite would allow the faithful to return to their usual activities «renewed in body and spirit,» ready to contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God, entrusting this intention to the Virgin Mary.