Pope Leo XIV says This "is a grace we should ask for: becoming Christians while living out the calling we have received!"

POPE LEO XIV at the JUBILEE AUDIENCE
FULL TEXT CATECHESIS OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV
in the Vatican's St. Peter 's Square on Saturday , September 27, 2025
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Catechesis. 5. To hope is to intuit. Ambrose of Milan
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

The Jubilee makes us pilgrims of hope, because we sense a great need for renewal that concerns us and the entire earth.

I just said "we intuit": this verb—to intuit—describes a movement of the spirit, an intelligence of the heart that Jesus observed especially in the little ones, that is, in people of humble spirit. Often, in fact, learned people have little intuition, because they presume to know. It is beautiful, however, to still have space in the mind and heart for God to reveal himself. How much hope there is when new insights arise among the people of God!

Jesus rejoices in this, He is filled with joy, because He realizes that the little ones have intuition. They have the sensus fidei , which is like a "sixth sense" of simple people for the things of God. God is simple and reveals himself to the simple. For this reason, there is an infallibility of the people of God in believing, of which the infallibility of the Pope is an expression and service (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Lumen Gentium , 12; International Theological Commission, The Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church , 30-40).

I would like to recall a moment in the history of the Church that shows how hope can come from the people's capacity for intuition. In the fourth century, in Milan, the Church was torn by great conflicts, and the election of a new bishop was turning into a veritable tumult. The civil authority, the governor Ambrose, intervened, and with his great ability to listen and mediate, he brought calm. The story goes that then a child's voice rose up and cried out: "Ambrose, bishop!" And so all the people also cried out: "Ambrose, bishop!"

Ambrose wasn't even baptized; he was merely a catechumen, that is, preparing for Baptism. However, the people sensed something profound about this man and elected him. Thus, the Church had one of its greatest bishops, and a Doctor of the Church.

At first, Ambrose doesn't want to, he even runs away. Then he understands that it is a calling from God, so he allows himself to be baptized and ordained bishop. And he becomes a Christian by being a bishop! Do you see what a great gift the little ones give to the Church? Even today, this is a grace we should ask for: becoming Christians while living out the calling we have received! Are you a mother, a father? Become a Christian like Mom and Dad. Are you an entrepreneur, a worker, a teacher, a priest, a nun? Become a Christian on your own path. People have this "sense": they understand whether we are becoming Christians or not. And they can correct us, they can show us the direction of Jesus.

Over the years, Saint Ambrose gave much back to his people. For example, he invented new ways of singing psalms and hymns, of celebrating, of preaching. He himself knew how to intuit, and thus hope multiplied. Augustine was converted by his preaching and was baptized by him. Intuition is a way of hoping, let's not forget that!

Even so, God moves his Church forward, showing her new paths. Intuition is the instinct of the little ones for the coming Kingdom. May the Jubilee help us become small according to the Gospel, to intuit and serve God's dreams!

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Greetings

I extend a warm welcome this morning to all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, especially those coming from England, Australia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Thailand and the United States of America. A special greeting to all of you who are participating in the Jubilee of Catechists. As you instruct others in the faith, keep in mind the importance of teaching them to cultivate a relationship with Jesus. May his love revive in all of us the hope that does not disappoint. God bless you all!

Dear German-speaking brothers and sisters, may the example of Saint Ambrose of Milan encourage you to respond simply and willingly to the call addressed to each of you personally, and thus to prepare the way for the Kingdom of God.

[ Dear German-speaking brothers and sisters, may the example of Saint Ambrose of Milan encourage you to respond, with simplicity and availability, to the call that each one receives in a personal way and to prepare the way for the Kingdom of God .]

I cordially greet the Spanish-speaking pilgrims and, in a special way, all the catechists. Let us pray that we may know how to sense his presence in our lives and, following in his footsteps, serve the Church generously, radiating hope. May God bless you. Thank you very much.

Dear Portuguese-speaking pilgrims, I extend a warm welcome to all of you, especially the catechists. May you never lack courage or dedication in proclaiming the good news of Jesus, especially to children, so that they may grow up knowing that God loves them and has great dreams for them. From my heart, I bless you all!

Dear Portuguese-speaking pilgrims, I extend a cordial welcome to all of you, especially the catechists. May you never lack courage and dedication in proclaiming the good news of Jesus, especially to children, so that they may grow up understanding that God loves them and has great dreams for them. I bless you wholeheartedly !

I cordially greet the Polish people, especially the catechists who have come for the Jubilee of Hope. May the graces received during the Holy Year strengthen you in your important ministry of sowing the seed of the Gospel in the soil of young hearts as you face difficult challenges. Listen to the sense of faith of the People of God. I heartily bless you and your homeland!

I cordially greet the Poles, especially the catechists who have come for the Jubilee of Hope. May the graces received in the Holy Year strengthen you in your important ministry of sowing the seed of the Gospel in the hearts of young people, as you face difficult challenges. Listen to the sense of faith of God's people. I cordially bless you and your homeland !

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APPEAL

Today, in Bilki, Ukraine, the priest Peter Paul Oros of the Eparchy of Mukachevo, killed in 1953 out of hatred for the faith, is being beatified. When the Greek Catholic Church was outlawed, he remained faithful to the Successor of Peter and courageously continued to exercise his ministry clandestinely, aware of the risks. We invoke the intercession of this new Blessed, that he may obtain for the dear Ukrainian people the courage to persevere in faith and hope, despite the tragedy of war.

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I extend a warm welcome to the Italian-speaking faithful, especially those of the following dioceses: Latina-Terracina-Sezze-Priverno, with Bishop Mariano Crociata; Acerenza, with Archbishop Francesco Sirufo; Vicenza, with Bishop Giuliano Brugnotto. Dear friends, strive to grow rooted in listening to the Word of God and in personal and communal prayer. Thus, at the very sources of spirituality, you will be able to find the energy and light to walk vigorously toward a more incisive Christian witness.

I then greet the Renewal in the Spirit group of the Diocese of Salerno-Campagna-Acerno, the Vicariate of Fossombrone, the soldiers of the 46th Air Brigade of Pisa, the Autonomous Federation of Italian Bankers, and the Order of Nursing Professions of Arezzo.

Finally, my thoughts turn to young people, the sick, and newlyweds. May Christ, the Holy Door that leads us to the Father, always be at the center of your lives, so that you may be convinced and joyful witnesses of his love.

My blessing to everyone!