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Welcome to the official account of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.

Politics has rightly been defined as “the highest form of charity.” Sound politics can offer an effective service to harmony and peace both domestically and internationally. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…


May the Solemnity of #CorpusChristi renew our faith in the Lord, who is truly present among us under the appearance of bread and wine. May the Lord give us the strength to overcome every discouragement so that we may always fulfill His will.


The powerful weapons used in modern wars threaten to lead us to a barbarism greater than that of the past. In the name of human dignity and international law, I repeat to those in positions of responsibility what Pope Francis used to say: 'War is always a defeat!' And with Pope…


The heart of the Church is torn by the cries rising from places at war, especially from Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Gaza. We must not grow accustomed to war! Let us instead reject as a temptation the allure of weapons. #Peace


In this Jubilee of Hope, let us remember to pray for those who suffer and feel tempted by discouragement. In all of life’s problems and difficulties, let us turn to Jesus, acknowledging our desire for healing and embracing His promise of freedom and new life. #GeneralAudience


Peace is not a utopian ideal. #Peace is a humble path made up of daily actions, and is woven with patience, courage, listening, and action. Today more than ever, peace requires our vigilant and creative presence.


Congolese martyr Floribert Bwana Chui shows how young people can be a leaven of peace—unarmed and disarming—and highlights the precious value of the witness of lay people. Through the intercession of the Virgin Mary and Blessed Floribert, may peace soon take root in Congo and all…


Sisters and brothers, I encourage you to oppose every form of violence and oppression. The world needs this so much! There are many armed conflicts today. Let us continue to pray for peace throughout the entire world. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…


In our competitive society, where it seems that only the strong and winners deserve to live, sport also teaches us how to lose. It forces us, in learning the art of losing, to confront our fragility, our limitations and our imperfections. It is through the experience of these…


In an increasingly digital society, where technology brings distant people closer together, yet often creates distances between those who are physically close, sport proves a valuable and concrete means of bringing individuals together, providing a healthier sense of the body, of…


In a society marked by solitude, where radical individualism has shifted the emphasis from “us” to “me”, resulting in a deficit of real concern for others, sport – especially team sports – teaches the value of cooperating, working together and sharing. These are at the very heart…


For God is not immobile and closed in on himself, but activity, communion, a dynamic relationship between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, which opens up to humanity and to the world. This dynamism of God’s inner life gives birth to life.


I’d like to send a special word of greeting to all the young people. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…


The situation in Iran and Israel has deteriorated drastically. I renew my appeal to responsibility and reason. The commitment to build a safer world, free from nuclear threats, must be pursued through mutual respect and sincere dialogue, in order to build lasting peace founded on…


Let us become pilgrims of hope! Peoples, nations, and all creatures need those who choose to move towards communion. Others will follow. Let us return to building bridges where there are now walls. Let us open doors, connect worlds, and hope will spring forth. #JubileeAudience


The poor are not a distraction for the Church, but our beloved brothers and sisters, for by their lives, their words and their wisdom, they put us in contact with the truth of the Gospel. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…


Today marks the World Day Against Child Labour. Let us work together to eliminate every form of child exploitation for the benefit and profit of others.


Jesus asked the Father that His own may be one (Jn 17:20-23). The Lord knows well that only when we are united to Him and among ourselves can we bear fruit and offer the world a credible witness.


Dear priests, thank you for your lives given in service to the Kingdom, for your daily efforts, for what you endure in silence, which is sometimes accompanied by suffering or misunderstanding. You are all precious in the eyes of God and essential in fulfilling His plan.


I assure my prayers for the victims of the tragedy that took place in the school in Graz. I express my closeness to the families, teachers, and students. May the Lord welcome these children into His peace. #PrayTogether


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