In his Message for the 2026 World Day of Peace, Pope Leo XIV addresses the escalation of war, rearmament and fear in international relations, and reiterates the Church’s opposition to deterrence based on military force. He calls for disarmament, dialogue and the conversion of hearts as necessary conditions for a lasting and unarmed peace.
Read Pope Leo XIV's message for the World Day of Peace (January 1, 2026) here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/messages/peace/documents/20251208-messaggio-pace.html
Read the full article here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-12/pope-peace-day-message-leo-unarmed-disarmed.html
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