Pope Leo XIV opened a meeting of the world’s cardinals by emphasizing the Catholic Church’s message of peace, stating that war is never blessed by God. He urged the cardinals to support him in his ministry, saying, “I need your strong, explicit and public support.” The meeting, which was called by Leo, aims to discuss various issues including the current international scenario and the church’s efforts to listen more to the needs of ordinary faithful.
Pope’s Message of Peace
During an opening Mass, Leo highlighted God’s work defending human dignity, justice, and the rule of law. He said, “War is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God. Because, even if we are equipped with high-tech weapons, the Creator has endowed us with intelligence and free will to resolve conflicts as human beings and not as beasts.” This message is in line with the Catholic Church’s teachings on the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts through non-violent means.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
