Pope Leo XIV's Urgent Appeal for a Permanent Ceasefire as He Joins the Patriarchs in their Statement for an End to the Violence in the Holy Land
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Pope Leo XIV appealed for a permanent ceasefire in the Holy Land and joined the Patriarchs in their Statement for an end to the war.
FULL TEXT APPEAL of Pope Leo XIV
Last Friday, we accompanied our brothers and sisters suffering because of war with prayer and fasting . Today, I return to make a strong appeal to both the parties involved and the international community to end the conflict in the Holy Land, which has caused so much terror, destruction, and death.
I implore that all hostages be released, a permanent ceasefire be reached, the safe entry of humanitarian aid be facilitated, and humanitarian law be fully respected, in particular the obligation to protect civilians and the prohibitions on collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations. I join in the Joint Declaration of the Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem , who yesterday called for "an end to this spiral of violence, an end to the war, and a priority for the common good of the people."
Let us implore Mary, Queen of Peace, source of consolation and hope: may her intercession obtain reconciliation and peace in that land so dear to all!
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Impromptu greeting of Pope Leo XIV to the faithful in the Petriano courtyard
Good morning again! Thank you for your patience! Thank you all for being here, which is a very good sign of our unity in faith. We all want to renew our faith. Today is the feast of Saint Monica, tomorrow Saint Augustine, who called us all to always be united in Christ. May we live this faith on our pilgrimage!
Greetings to you from Brescia who are here today!
And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.
Best wishes and thanks!
Impromptu greeting of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Basilica
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
peace be with you!
I think you followed the entire Audience; I thank you for your presence and also for your patience! This too is a sign of the presence of the Spirit of God who is with us. So often in life we want an immediate answer, an immediate solution, and for some reason God makes us wait, and there is so much to learn. However, as Jesus himself teaches us, we must have that trust that comes only because we know we are sons and daughters of God, and that God always gives us grace. He doesn't always take away our pain, he doesn't always take away our suffering, but he tells us that he is close to us. God is always with us, and we must renew this faith. God is always with us, and for this we are happy.
Sisters and brothers, may God bless you all on this day, walk with you, with us, as a Church, and help us to always be one family, a communion of faith that bears witness to the presence of God's love in the world.
We now give our blessing to all of you, asking the Lord that grace, love, and mercy may descend upon each of you.
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Finally, my thoughts turn to the young people, the sick, and newlyweds. Look with indomitable trust to Christ, light in difficulties, support in trials, and guide in every moment of human existence.
My blessing to everyone!
Last Friday, we accompanied our brothers and sisters suffering because of war with prayer and fasting . Today, I return to make a strong appeal to both the parties involved and the international community to end the conflict in the Holy Land, which has caused so much terror, destruction, and death.
I implore that all hostages be released, a permanent ceasefire be reached, the safe entry of humanitarian aid be facilitated, and humanitarian law be fully respected, in particular the obligation to protect civilians and the prohibitions on collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations. I join in the Joint Declaration of the Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem , who yesterday called for "an end to this spiral of violence, an end to the war, and a priority for the common good of the people."
Let us implore Mary, Queen of Peace, source of consolation and hope: may her intercession obtain reconciliation and peace in that land so dear to all!
________________________________
Impromptu greeting of Pope Leo XIV to the faithful in the Petriano courtyard
Good morning again! Thank you for your patience! Thank you all for being here, which is a very good sign of our unity in faith. We all want to renew our faith. Today is the feast of Saint Monica, tomorrow Saint Augustine, who called us all to always be united in Christ. May we live this faith on our pilgrimage!
Greetings to you from Brescia who are here today!
And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.
Best wishes and thanks!
Impromptu greeting of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Basilica
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
peace be with you!
I think you followed the entire Audience; I thank you for your presence and also for your patience! This too is a sign of the presence of the Spirit of God who is with us. So often in life we want an immediate answer, an immediate solution, and for some reason God makes us wait, and there is so much to learn. However, as Jesus himself teaches us, we must have that trust that comes only because we know we are sons and daughters of God, and that God always gives us grace. He doesn't always take away our pain, he doesn't always take away our suffering, but he tells us that he is close to us. God is always with us, and we must renew this faith. God is always with us, and for this we are happy.
Sisters and brothers, may God bless you all on this day, walk with you, with us, as a Church, and help us to always be one family, a communion of faith that bears witness to the presence of God's love in the world.
We now give our blessing to all of you, asking the Lord that grace, love, and mercy may descend upon each of you.
* * *
Finally, my thoughts turn to the young people, the sick, and newlyweds. Look with indomitable trust to Christ, light in difficulties, support in trials, and guide in every moment of human existence.
My blessing to everyone!
Source: Vatican.va from the Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Audience
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