Pope Leo XIV Addresses Catholic Influencers, Calls for Peace Amid Global Unrest

Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV participated in a Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, marking the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers. The American pontiff emphasized the urgent need for peace in the current era marked by widespread enmity and conflict.

According to Ansa News Agency, Pope Leo XIV addressed the congregation with a message centered on the Church’s mission to promote peace. “Peace be with you,” he began, underscoring the necessity of peace in a world fraught with divisions and war. He highlighted the Church’s enduring responsibility to announce peace globally, a mission he extended to the digital missionaries and influencers present.

The Pope stressed the importance of seeking, proclaiming, and sharing peace universally. He called for efforts to establish peace not only in regions plagued by war but also in the lives of individuals who have lost their sense of purpose and spiritual connection. This call to action aims to inspire Catholic influencers to utilize their platforms in fostering a message of hope and reconciliation worldwide.