Pope Leo XIV commenced his ministry with a homily emphasizing “love and unity,” reflecting the mission that Jesus entrusted to St. Peter. Delivered in Italian, the homily outlined Leo’s vision for the Church, which echoes themes later echoed by Pope Francis in 2013. He stressed that the Church’s authority should be grounded in charity rather than “religious propaganda or power.”
Leo advocated for a united Church that welcomes diversity and rejects hatred and division, urging followers to embody the mission of “loving more.” He highlighted the prevalence of discord in contemporary society, marked by hatred, violence, and prejudice, as well as economic systems that exploit natural resources and marginalize the poor. Instead, he called for a vision where “peace reigns,” emphasizing a missionary spirit that encourages openness rather than isolationism and superiority.
In alignment with Pope Francis, Leo recognized the importance of every individual’s personal history and the social and religious cultures of all peoples. He posed a profound question reflecting on love’s transformative power, asking if love prevailed, “would not every conflict cease and peace return?” Leo XIV’s vision is a compelling invitation to embrace love as a fundamental principle guiding the Church and its mission in the world.
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