Pope Leo XIV

"unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence."

"Our age, seemingly shaken by terrible imbalances and conflicts, cries out from its depths for peace."

"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."

"Young people that are looking for something more, having grown up in many cases without that, if you will, spiritual dimension in their lives, they realize there’s an emptiness, there’s a lack of a sense of meaning."

"I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarising narratives of your societal reality and history, so as to overcome sterile simplifications through the fruitful appreciation of complexity."

"Today, the temptation to gain popularity by fanning the flames of polarization seems to have grown rather than diminished, and human dignity continues to be violated."

"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."

"Today, the temptation to gain popularity by fanning the flames of polarization seems to have grown rather than diminished, and human dignity continues to be violated."

"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."

"The world is undergoing a profound spiritual and cultural crisis, which is manifested in multiple forms of violence, polarisation, and mutual distrust."

"Peace demands diplomatic courage, ethical responsibility and a vision for the future grounded in respect for the identity of every people and in the obligation of states to resolve their disputes through the peaceful means offered by international law."

"Weapons can impose a temporary silence; but they can never build an authentic and lasting peace."

"The defense of human life is neither a matter of private interest nor confessional concern, but a goal of civilization."

"We are strong because we are united, and we are united because we are animated by the same Spirit."

"Barcelona's Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of 'stones, colours and light.'"

"the path of mercy, reconciliation, truth and gentleness"

"architectural masterpiece"

"cannot believe in Jesus and promote war"

"We are all the living stones of this edifice."

"sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain"

"this basilica is a work in progress, which reminds us that the path that Christ has shown us is a journey that never ends."

"Nous sommes tous les pierres vivantes de cette œuvre."

"Son imperfection n’est pas un défaut."

"You are not numbers or files, you are people."

"He called for kindness and requested everyone to follow 'the path of mercy, reconciliation, truth and gentleness.'"

"Human dignity has no passport"

"Today, by the sea, the message becomes clear: so many wounded lives arrive here, stripped of almost everything, but never of their dignity."

"Sooner or later, we shall know whether we were able to safeguard it or whether we let indifference speak for us."

"human dignity has no passport and does not lose its value when crossing a border."

"Mercy begins with small gestures."

"Peace cannot be postponed."

"May the weapons fall silent, may the bombings end, may a ceasefire be reached without delay, and may dialogue be strengthened to open the path to peace."

"Peace cannot be postponed."

"During the cordial talks, which focused on the war in Ukraine, the Holy Father reiterated the need for the continuation of dialogue and expressed his urgent desire that the current diplomatic initiatives bring about a just and lasting peace."

"peace cannot be postponed and that it is an urgent need that must find space in hearts and be translated into responsible decisions."

"war is a wound inflicted on all of humanity that leaves behind death, destruction and a trail of pain that marks generations."

"describing it as a 'schismatic act', which could 'tear the seamless garment of Christ'."

"Those who have lost their lives in this sea are victims both of decisions that were made and of decisions that were not made."

"Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy."

"Help us understand that true security does not come from control fueled by fear, but from trust, justice, and solidarity among peoples."

"Disarm our hearts of hatred, resentment and indifference, so we may become instruments of reconciliation."

"Lord, enlighten the leaders of the nations, so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death, halt the arms race, and place the lives of the most vulnerable at the center."

"that the roar of the bombs may cease, the weapons may fall silent, and a space for dialogue may open in which the voices of the peoples may be heard"

""Let us raise our humble prayer to the Lord that the roar of bombs may cease, that weapons may fall silent, and that space may be opened for dialogue in which the voices of peoples can be heard.""

"We lift up our humble prayer to the Lord, so that the thunderous sound of bombs may cease, weapons may fall silent, and a space for dialogue may open up in which the voice of the people can be heard."

"I address to the parties involved a heartfelt appeal to assume the moral responsibility of halting the spiral of violence before it becomes an irreparable abyss."

"Let us raise our humble prayer to the Lord that the roar of bombs may cease, that weapons may fall silent, and that space may be opened for dialogue in which the voices of peoples can be heard."

"Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood."

"Jesus is the King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war."

"Christ, King of Peace, cries out again from his cross: God is love! Have mercy! Lay down your weapons!"

"Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?"

"Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war."

"Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood."

"At the beginning of Holy Week, our prayers are more than ever with the Christians of the Middle East."

"I hope that he’s looking for an off-ramp."

"It should be the holiest time of the year. It is a time of peace, a time of reflection."

"God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence."

"Let those who have weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace."

"Let us not allow ourselves to be paralyzed by them!"

"Hopefully he’s looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence, of bombing, which would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that’s being created."

"It should be the holiest time of the year. It is a time of peace, a time of reflection."

"the holy mystery of this night … extends across the centuries"

"God responds to the hardness of sin – which divides and kills – with the power of love, which unites and restores life"

"the power of God’s love, stronger than any force of evil … Humanity can kill the body, but the life of the God of love is eternal life"

"the Easter gifts of harmony and peace might grow and flourish everywhere and always throughout the world"

"lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue."

"Today as we all know there was this threat against all the people of Iran. This is truly unacceptable."

"Come back to the table, let’s talk, let’s look for solutions in a peaceful way and let’s remember especially the innocent children, the elderly, sick, so many people who have already become or will become victims of this continued warfare."

"Today, as we all know, there was this threat against all the people of Iran. This is truly unacceptable."

"Stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the table where rearmament is planned."

"Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!"

"Prayer is a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive."