Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political actions on the earth as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message according to his pledges to make the Catholic Church an emblem of peace.
The pope celebrated Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Sq. in entrance of tens of 1000’s, and requested the Holy Spirit to “break down boundaries and tear down the partitions of indifference and hatred.”
“The place there’s love, there isn’t a room for prejudice, for ‘safety’ zones separating us from our neighbours, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see rising additionally in political nationalisms,” the primary American pontiff stated.
He didn’t identify any particular nation or politician.
Leo additionally recalled the phrases of late Pope Francis, who — on the feast of Pentecost in Might 2023 — noticed that in our world “we’re all linked, but discover ourselves disconnected from each other, anaesthetized by indifference and overwhelmed by solitude.”
The pope additionally condemned wars, which “are plaguing our world,” and requested the Holy Spirit for “the present of peace.”
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“To begin with, peace in our hearts, for under a peaceable coronary heart can unfold peace within the household, society and worldwide relations,” Leo stated, then prayed for reconciliation and dialogue wherever there’s battle on the earth.
Quickly after changing into pope, Leo pledged to work for unity and peace. His first message, “Peace be with you all,” set the significance of peace as a pillar of his papacy.
He has additionally appealed for a real and simply peace in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza.
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