Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Notable Quotes
"unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence."View Story →
"Our age, seemingly shaken by terrible imbalances and conflicts, cries out from its depths for peace."View Story →
"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"For the love of truth, I invite everyone to set aside the divisive and polarizing narratives of your societal reality and history."View Story →
"The world is undergoing a profound spiritual and cultural crisis, which is manifested in multiple forms of violence, polarisation, and mutual distrust."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"Weapons can impose a temporary silence; but they can never build an authentic and lasting peace."View Story →
"The defense of human life is neither a matter of private interest nor confessional concern, but a goal of civilization."View Story →
"We are strong because we are united, and we are united because we are animated by the same Spirit."View Story →
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Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour - Reuters
Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour Reuters
June 9, 2026Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis - Reuters
Pope Leo warns Spain's parliament the world is in 'profound' crisis Reuters
June 8, 2026Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
June 7, 2026Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain - Reuters
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain Reuters
June 5, 2026Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
May 27, 2026Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
April 22, 2026Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting - Reuters
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February 19, 2026