Pope Leo XIV remembers Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his passing, saying that the late Pope "remained a disciple of the Lord, faithful to his Baptism and to his consecration in episcopal ministry, until the end." www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope Leo in address to World of Culture: “The problem does not lie in knowledge, but in its deviation toward an intelligence that no longer seeks to correspond to reality, but to bend it to its own measures, judging it according to the convenience of those who claim to know.”
“In fact, it is even more evident today than in years past that the proliferation of armed conflicts is often driven by the exploitation of oil and mineral deposits, occurring with no regard for international law or the self-determination of peoples.” - Pope Leo
“Without a change of pace in the assumption of political responsibility and without respect for institutions and international agreements, the destiny of humanity risks being tragically compromised."- Pope Leo
Pope Leo to Authorities in Equatorial Guinea; “God’s Holy Name must not be profaned by the will to dominate, by arrogance or by discrimination; above all, it must never be invoked to justify choices and actions of death.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
“We hope that, for Africa—and perhaps for Angola as well—whether in the near future or a little further down the road, the appointment or creation of a new cardinal for Angola may be considered.”
Pope Leo aboard plane about a possible consistory: “That is the question many people want to ask. It has not yet been decided when the creation of new cardinals will take place. The matter must be viewed from a global perspective...
I remember him] for what he accomplished by truly living out his closeness to the poorest, to the least among us, to the sick, to children, and to the elderly.”
Pope Leo aboard flight to Equatorial Guinea: “On this first anniversary of his death, I would like to remember Pope Francis—who left behind, who gave so much to the Church through his life, his witness, his words, and his gestures.
Pope Francis’ nurse: “He left us very quickly, and we did not expect it…he wanted to go to Ukraine. I was divorced and I told him right away. He asked me if my parish priest allowed me to receive Communion; ‘If they won't give it to you, I’d be very sorry,' he told me." www.ansa.it/vaticano/not...
Pope Leo to priests and bishops in Angola: “Do not give in to arrogance and self-centeredness, do not detach yourselves from the people, especially the poor, and shun the pursuit of privileges.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
The Pope in Saurimo: “We can see today how the hope of many people is frustrated by violence, exploited by the powerful and defrauded by the rich. Consequently, when injustice corrupts hearts, the bread of all becomes the possession of a few.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
Pope Leo visited a nursing home in the impoverished city of Saurimo, Leo told the residents: “The care of the weakest is a very important sign of the quality of the social life of a nation.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Families of the children from Minab School sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV, thanking him for his peace efforts and urging him to be the voice for their voiceless children. “We ask you to continue to be the voice of children without a voice and to strive to open paths of dialogue"
Pope Leo at Sanctuary of Mama Muxima: “Build a better world, welcoming, where there are no more wars, nor injustices, nor misery, nor dishonesty. It is love that must triumph, not war!"
Quite a poignant moment, Pope Leo has arrived at the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima; in the 1600’s, African slaves were brought there to be baptized before being shipped off to the Americas. The Pope will lead the Rosary and give an address at the Shrine.
Archbishop Wenski: Ending birthright citizenship “would end up creating a vulnerable, exploitable and marginalized underclass, as bad or worse than the underclass created by Jim Crow legislation, which denied civil liberties and rights to Blacks in this country.” www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDioc...
“The ceasefire announced in Lebanon offers cause for hope; it represents a glimmer of relief for the Lebanese people and for the Levant. I encourage those who are working toward a diplomatic solution to continue peace talks, so that the cessation of hostilities may become permanent.”
Pope Leo: “I am deeply saddened by the recent escalation of attacks against Ukraine, which continue to afflict civilians as well. I express my solidarity with those who are suffering. I renew my call for weapons to fall silent and for the path of dialogue to be pursued.”
Pope Leo at Mass in Angola: “It is possible to build together a country where old divisions are overcome once and for all, where hatred and violence disappear, and where the scourge of corruption is healed by a new culture of justice and sharing.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
After the Rosary, a plaque will be unveiled honoring Francis and his devotion to Salus Populi Romani. At 6pm a Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Major, and a special message from Pope Leo, who is in Angola, will be read.
Francis, one year on: Plans are being revealed to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis passing. On Tuesday April 21 at 5pm, the Rosary will be prayed in the Pauline Chapel where he loved to pray.
The Pope has spoken. Leo rises above and beyond all political and ideological lines. “Let those who have ears, listen.”
Pope Leo to Authorities in Angola: “Place the common good before every particular interest, never confusing your own part with the whole. History will then vindicate you, even if in the near term some may oppose you.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
“That speech had been prepared two weeks earlier—well before the President commented on me and on the message of peace I am promoting. And yet, it was interpreted as if I were attempting to engage in a renewed debate with the President—something that is not in my interest at all.”
“Much of what has been written since then is nothing more than commentary upon commentary, in an attempt to interpret what was said. An example is the important address delivered at the Prayer Meeting for Peace on April 16.”
🛑 Pope on plane to Angola: “A certain narrative has taken hold—one that is not entirely accurate—due to the political situation that arose when, on the first day of the trip, the President of the United States made certain statements regarding me.”
“Faith does not separate the spiritual from the social. Indeed, it gives Christians the strength to interact with the world, responding to the needs of others, especially the weakest.” - Pope Leo
Pope Leo at final Mass in Cameroon: “No one must be left alone to confront life’s adversities. For this reason, every community has the obligation to create and sustain structures of solidarity and mutual aid in which, when faced with crises.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
