In an address urging Christians to be signs of peace, Pope Leo emphasizes upholding the dignity of all persons, especially the youngest and those most in need:
"In the current situation, it is not only the credibility of the Christian message that is at stake, but the very future of humanity," he said. "The need for greater cooperation amongst Christians in the face of today’s challenges — which include peace, the proper use of new technologies and care for creation — stems from the Gospel of Jesus Christ itself. Indeed, our responsibility for the life and dignity of every human being, beginning with the youngest and most needy, is the criterion that will determine our present and eternal destiny."
In the address, Pope Leo also encouraged Christians of all denominations to celebrate the 2,000 anniversary of Christ's Redemption in 2033:
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Pope Leo XIV gave an address June 30 during an audience with members of the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, emphasizing the importance of the call to witness and build peace.
"In an age marked by wars and growing polarization," he said, "as well as cultural and social divisions, Christians — reconciled amongst themselves and united in their profession of the one faith — are called to be a credible sign of peace, making a decisive contribution to the efforts of all men and women of good will to build peace."
Archbishop James Golka, who was installed as Denver’s archbishop in March and received the sacred pallium June 29, said in a June 28 USCCB video message that the pallium is a symbol of being a shepherd of the flock of one’s diocese, and emphasized his commitment to leading the faithful of Denver.
“The shepherd is one who keeps the flock together, will do anything, including lay down his life for the salvation, security of the flock,” he said. “I would do that in spades for the people of the Archdiocese of Denver. I’ve come to love them in a short time. I would die for them. I would do anything to help get them to heaven.”
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Pope Leo XIV gives the homily for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul:
"Dear friends, it is important for us today to look to these two Saints — Peter and Paul — to understand how we, in turn, can be apostles and builders of unity, and generous servants of the truth in charity."
During the Mass, Pope Leo also conferred the sacred pallium on new metropolitan archbishops.
Pope Leo XIV gives the Angelus address on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul:
This feast, Pope Leo said, “recalls the original bond that unites in communion of faith and charity the Church that is in Rome with all the other churches of the world."'
The Pontiff reflected on the saints' martyrdom in Rome and the impact of their witness to the Gospel, encouraging Catholics today to also witness to Christ and respond to His call to follow Him.