Work toward the supernatural good of individuals, Pope tells canonists

October 24, 2026

Pope Leo XIV encouraged canonists to seek the supernatural good of individual members of the faithful.

The Pontiff made his remarks to participants in a conference marking the 150th anniversary of the Pontifical Gregorian University’s Faculty of Canon Law.

“The Program of Studies of your Faculty states: ‘Church law must always be directed towards the supernatural good of the individual faithful and the edification of ecclesial communion,’“ Pope Leo said during the audience, which took place on October 23 in Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. “I urge you to work faithfully towards this end, that is, for the supernatural good of individuals, which is achieved by pursuing true justice, which in the Church is never separated from truth and mercy.”

 

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Further information:

• To Participants in the International Congress Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University (Dicastery for Communication - Vatican Media, 10/23/26)
• Audience with participants in the International Conference on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical Gregorian University (Holy See Press Office, 10/23/26)
• Pope to students of canon law: Seek the supernatural good of persons (Vatican News, 10/23/26)