Pope Leo

Pope Leo Foreign Policy Speech Warns Against War

January 9, 2026 3:09 pm

Pope Leo delivered a forceful annual foreign policy address on Friday, condemning the use of military force in international diplomacy and calling for the protection of human rights in Venezuela. Speaking to some 184 ambassadors at the Vatican, Leo warned that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading.”

The first U.S.-born pope emphasized the growing weakness of international organizations in addressing global conflicts. “A diplomacy that promotes dialogue and seeks consensus among all parties is being replaced by a diplomacy based on force,” he said in the 43-minute speech.

Referring indirectly to last weekend’s U.S. …

Pope Leo Meets Catholic Cardinals, Calls For Unity And Reform

January 8, 2026 9:33 am

Pope Leo on Thursday called on the world’s Catholic cardinals to set aside internal divisions and focus on spreading a message of inclusion and unity, as he opened a high-level summit aimed at shaping the future direction of the 1.4-billion-member Church.

Speaking during a closed-door meeting at the Vatican, the new pope emphasized that the Church’s growth depends on its ability to attract new believers through a credible message of compassion, according to remarks released by the Holy See.

“Only love is trustworthy; only love is credible,” Pope Leo told the assembled cardinals. “While unity attracts, division scatters,” he added, …

Pope Leo Turkey Visit Highlights Unity Call For Middle East

November 28, 2025 3:28 am

Pope Leo will meet Christian leaders from across the Middle East in Turkey on Friday, using his first overseas trip as head of the global Catholic Church to press for greater unity among denominations divided for centuries.

The gathering coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the early Church meeting that produced the Nicene Creed. The text remains a core statement of belief for most of the world’s 2.6 billion Christians and is the central reason for Leo’s four day visit to the country.

The visit marks the first time the American born pope has addressed crowds …

Pope Leo Warns Third World War Unfolding In Fragments

November 27, 2025 12:56 pm

Pope Leo used the opening day of his first journey outside Italy on Thursday to caution that the world is living through a rising wave of violent conflicts, saying a third world war is already being fought in fragments and placing the future of humanity at risk.

The visit to Turkey marked the first time the United States born leader of the Catholic Church delivered remarks on foreign soil since his election in May. His message set a serious tone as he appealed for restraint and urged political leaders to reject choices that undermine justice and peace.

In an address …