Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of war and violence after Angelus Address

 

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Pope Leo: May we not forget those who suffer and die due to war

At Castel Gandolfo, after the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV said he continues to follow "with concern the events unfolding in various countries torn apart by war and violence." He urged everyone to unite "our constant prayers" with "generous efforts for peace." He also greeted the many pilgrims gathered in Piazza della Libertà.

By Alessandro Di Bussolo

From the entrance of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, where he is spending a period of rest—with only a few public events and the Sunday Angelus prayer—the Pope once again turned his concern and thoughts to the many conflicts still affecting the world.

“We continue to follow with concern the events unfolding in various countries torn apart by war and violence. Let us not forget those who are suffering and dying because of these conflicts and let us add our constant prayers to the generous efforts for peace.”

Reports of victims in Ukraine and from latest attacks in Iran and Kuwait

Today also reports of casualties were reported in the conflict in Ukraine, with the capital, Kyiv, struck by a heavy Russian missile attack that reportedly killed one person and injured dozens more. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military claims to have carried out operations against Russian military targets in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. At the same time, new U.S. airstrikes have been reported in southern Iran, followed by Tehran's response with missiles and drones targeting U.S. military installations in Kuwait. Iraqi Kurdistan has also been affected. Washington linked the new offensive to last Friday's attack on the Muwaffaq al Salti Air Base in Jordan, in which two American service members were killed and a third remains missing.

Greetings to Castel Gandolfo residents and visiting pilgrims

Leo XIV then renewed his greetings and gratitude to all the residents of Castel Gandolfo and warmly welcomed the pilgrims "from every part of the world." He offered a special greeting to the Cenacolo Community founded by Mother Elvira, gathered in Saluzzo for the Feast of Life; the New Families Movement of the Focolare Movement, assembled for its International School; Mexican students taking part in the APRA Summer School; and the Catholic Worldview Fellowship group.

Speaking in English, he also greeted the young adult members of Regnum Christi, participating in an international training course for formators, as well as Australian pilgrims taking part in "The Lion Pilgrimage", accompanied by Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Percy.