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Pope Leo<\/a> XIV opened the new year Thursday with an appeal to the world for peace and urging people everywhere to begin 2026 by rejecting violence and committing themselves to reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Speaking during his first Angelus address<\/a> of 2026, the pope invited the faithful to “build a year of peace, by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence.”<\/p>\n

Around 40,000 gathered in St. Peter\u2019s Square in Rome<\/a> to hear the pope\u2019s New Year’s Day message on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, which also coincides with World Day of Peace.<\/p>\n

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At the start of his address, Pope Leo extended his wishes for peace and every good in the new year and offered a special greeting to the president of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.<\/p>\n

Following the Angelus prayer, the pope said that Jan. 1 has been marked as the World Day of Peace since 1968, at the initiative of Pope St. Paul VI.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the meaning of the day, Pope Leo referred to the words that came to him after his election as bishop of Rome: “Peace be with you all.”<\/p>\n

“This peace,” the pope said, “is unarmed and disarming. It comes from God; it is a gift of his unconditional love, and it is entrusted to our responsibility.”<\/p>\n

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He also emphasized that peace is not something<\/a> imposed by force, but a gift that needs personal conversion and choices in daily life.<\/p>\n

Calling on Christians and all people of goodwill, Pope Leo urged them to begin immediately.<\/p>\n

\u00a0“With Christ\u2019s grace<\/a>,” he said, “let us start today to build a year of peace, disarming our hearts and refraining from all violence.”<\/p>\n

The pope acknowledged that efforts to build peace are already underway across the world and expressed appreciation for individuals and organizations dedicated to ending conflict and promoting dialogue.<\/p>\n

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In line with the peacekeeping theme, he highlighted a national peace march<\/a> held Dec. 31 in Catania, Italy, and mentioned another organized by members of the Community of Sant\u2019Egidio, known for its international peace initiatives.<\/p>\n

Pope Leo also welcomed students and teachers from Richland, New Jersey<\/a>, who were in the square watching.<\/p>\n

At the end of the address, the pope spoke about the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, a figure also closely associated with peace.<\/p>\n

He closed with the saint\u2019s biblical blessing: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

Pope Leo ended by entrusting the new year to Mary, the Mother of God, asking that she guide humanity on its journey in the new year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/pope-leo-xiv-opens-2026-urging-world-reject-violence-powerful-new-years-day-message <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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