Leo XIV He headed his first Wednesday General audience in the San Pedro Squarewhere he focused on the crisis in Loop and renewed his peace request, in addition to demanding the entry of Help for civilians trapped in the conflict. In front of thousands of faithful gathered in the Vaticanthe pontiff said: “The situation is always very worrying In the Gaza Strip. ”
From the central stand, the Pope called once again guarantee assistance to the most vulnerable sectors: “I reiterate my call to let the humanitarian aids pass, cessation war And children are assisted, the elderly and sick people. ”
The message occurred within the framework of a Symbolismo -loaded daywhere Leo XIV addressed the attendees in different languages and offered his apostolic blessing.
During the audience, he reflected on the parable of the sower, according to the story of the San Mateo Gospel (13, 1-9), highlighting how the reception of the message of Jesus It depends on the disposition of each person’s heart.
The agenda of Pope Leo XIV
The activity was part of his agenda after the Mass that marked the formal beginning of his pontificate. In that context, on Saturday 24 you will hold meetings with the Roman curia and with workers of the State of the city of the Vatican.
In addition, Sunday 25 will lead the prayer of the Regina Caeli in LETRAN And then you will visit the Basilica de Santa María la Mayor.
His request for the war between Russia and Ukraine
In parallel to his call about the situation in Middle Eastthe Pope also advanced with his intention to contribute to a dialogue process that allows us to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Confirmed that Vatican is willing to host peace negotiations, in line with what he already communicated to Volodimir Zelensky and authorities of USA.
Tuesday, Leo XIV He received the call from the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloniwho contacted him Holy Father to “address the next steps to take to build a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.” The conversation took place after Italian representative had conversations with Donald Trump and other European leaders.
During the dialogue, the Pope reaffirmed “The availability of the Holy See to host negotiations“, Gesture that the Italian government publicly thanked” the openness and incessant commitment to peace. “
The Vatican initiative had taken shapes days ago, after the meeting that the Pontiff He maintained with Zelensky, once finished his papacy’s start mass.
At that time, the Ukrainian leader positively valued the offer of the Holy Seeand said: “The Vatican is ready to make invitations and organize the meeting with all of us, including Europeans. ”
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In addition, during one of his recent homilies, the Pope had already anticipated his concern about the war situation in the east European: “The martyred Ukraine finally expects negotiations for a fair and lasting peace”He said.
That same day, Leo XIV also shared his position with the vice president of USA, JD Vancewho moved to Rome to participate in the acts related to the beginning of the new papacy.
Pope Leo XIV peace orders
The intervention of the Pope on both fronts, Gaza and Ukraine, reflects the central place that he hopes to occupy in the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts that seek to relieve civil suffering. In a International context dominated by uncertaintyVatican’s proposal offers an alternative based on dialogue and spiritual accompaniment.
Meanwhile, the international community observes carefully the movements of the Holy See, which has already opened channels with different parts involved in conflictsboth in the Middle East and in Eastern Europe.
With this new leadership, Leo XIV’s message is emerging as a call to rebuild bridges in an increasingly fragmented world. And on that path, the pontiff’s commitment to the most vulnerable, displaced and victims of war It begins to mark the tone of a papacy who seeks to recover the active role of the church on the global stage.
Source: Ambito
