Pope to bishops, priests, consecrated religious and pastoral workers in Lebanon: “The fragrance of Christ is not an expensive product reserved for a chosen few, but the aroma wafting from an abundant table laden with different courses, where all are called to partake.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

It is a mission that remains unchanged throughout the history of #Lebanon: to bear witness to the enduring truth that Christians, Muslims, Druze, and countless others can live together and build a country united by respect and dialogue. #ApostolicJourney

Today we entrust to Saint Charbel’s intercession the needs of the Church, #Lebanon and the world. For the Church, we ask for unity. For the world, we ask for #Peace. We especially implore it for Lebanon and for the entire Levant. But there is no peace without conversion of hearts. 1/2

It is a great joy for me to visit #Lebanon, where “peace” is much more than just a word. Here, #Peace is a desire and a vocation; it is a gift and a work in progress. 1/2

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the civil and religious authorities, the Turkish people, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the warm and fraternal welcome you have extended to me during these days. 1/2

Catholics and Orthodox Christians must cooperate to promote the responsible use of new technologies, ensuring they are placed at the service of integral human development and made universally accessible, 1/2

The ecological crisis calls us to an authentic spiritual conversion so as to change direction and safeguarding creation. 1/2

At this time of bloodstained conflict and violence, Catholics and Orthodox are called to be peacemakers. 1/2

This #ApostolicJourney provides me with the opportunity to thank God for the courageous Christian witness of the Armenian people throughout history, often amid tragic circumstances. 1/2

We journey as if on a bridge that connects earth to Heaven, a bridge that the Lord has built for us. Let us always keep our eyes fixed on both shores, so that we may love God and our brothers and sisters with all our hearts, 1/2

Joint Declaration of the Holy Father Leo XIV and His Holiness Bartholomew I

By remembering the First Ecumenical #CouncilOfNicaea, and inspired by the prayer of Jesus that all His disciples may be one (Jn 17:21), we are encouraged in our commitment to seek the restoration of full communion among all Christians, a task that we undertake with God’s help. #ApostolicJourney

"If we love each other enough, we will bear with each other’s faults and burdens. If we love enough, we are going to light that fire in the hearts of others. And it is love that will burn out the sins and hatreds that sadden us." #DorothyDay #LoveEachOther assisiproject.com

I am deeply grateful to His All Holiness Bartholomew, for it was with great wisdom that he decided to commemorate together the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. 1/2

The more we are reconciled, the more we Christians can bear credible witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which is a proclamation of hope for all. It is a message of peace and universal fraternity that transcends the boundaries of our communities and nations. #ChristianUnity #ApostolicJourney

Faith “in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages... consubstantial with the Father” (Nicene Creed) is a profound bond already uniting all Christians. 1/2

The #CouncilOfNicaea reminds us that Jesus Christ is not a figure of the past. He is the Son of God present among us, guiding history toward the future promised by God.

God, in revealing Himself, established a bridge between heaven and earth. He did so in order that our hearts might change, becoming like His. #ApostolicJourney #Türkiye

I am pleased to begin the Apostolic Journeys of my Pontificate with a visit to #Türkiye, for this land is inextricably linked to the origins of Christianity, and today it beckons the children of Abraham and all humanity to a fraternity that recognizes and appreciates differences. #ApostolicJourney

Tomorrow I travel to #Türkiye and then to #Lebanon to visit the dear peoples of those countries, which are rich in history and spirituality. It will be an occasion to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the #CouncilOfNicaea and... 1/2

God remains forever faithful to His plan of love and life. He does not grow weary of sustaining humanity even when, in Cain’s wake, we obey the blind instinct of violence in wars, in discrimination, in racism, in the many forms of slavery. #GeneralAudience

I found the little way! And I'm about to show the whole world home. Please follow me during my passion week, and offer the greatest prayers you've ever offered. Jesus is coming. ambrosebeforehoes.substack.com

Serving God in the wounds of those who suffer leads us to encounter Him. Living according to the Gospel entails a passion for God and humanity, which teaches us to love heaven and earth with the same intensity.

Today, dioceses around the world are celebrating World Youth Day. On the feast of Christ the King, Let us #PrayTogether that every young person may discover the beauty and joy of following him, the Lord, and dedicating him or herself to his Kingdom of love, justice and peace.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the kidnapping of priests, faithful, and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. I feel great pain, above all for the many young men and women who have been abducted and for their distressed families. 1/3

Singing constitutes a natural and refined expression of the human being: mind, feelings, body and soul come together to communicate the great events of life. As Saint Augustine reminded us: “singing belongs to those who love.” #JubileeOfChoirs

As I prepare for my Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, I would like this Letter to encourage the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith. 1/2

In the unity of faith, proclaimed since the beginning of the Church, Christians have been called to walk in harmony, guarding and transmitting the gift they have received with love and joy. 1/2

To hope is to take a stand, like Jesus and with Jesus. His fire is our fire. May the Jubilee rekindle it! #JubileeAudience

I wish to recall fishermen on the occasion of #WorldFisheriesDay, which is observed today. May Mary, Star of the Sea, protect fishermen and their families.

Today, the liturgical memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we celebrate #ProOrantibus Day. 1/2

A synodal Church, which journeys through the furrows of history and confronts emerging challenges in evangelization, must be continually renewed.

Keeping our gaze fixed on the Face of Jesus allows us to look into the faces of our brothers and sisters. His love draws us toward them. Faith in Him, our peace, invites us to offer everyone the gift of His peace.

If we allow it, Christ’s salvific act can transform all our relationships: with God, with other people, and with creation. As followers of Jesus, we are called to promote lifestyles and policies that focus on the protection of human dignity and of all of creation. 1/2

As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to act swiftly, with faith and prophecy, to protect the gift He entrusted to us. #COP30

Today we celebrate the World Day of the Poor. I thank all those in dioceses and parishes who have promoted initiatives of solidarity with the most disadvantaged. I symbolically present anew the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te—“I Have Loved You”—on love for the poor. 1/2

Let us #PrayTogether for the victims of a serious road accident that occurred last Wednesday in southern Peru. May the Lord welcome the deceased, sustain the injured, and comfort grieving families.

I follow with sorrow the news of attacks that continue to strike numerous Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. These assaults cause deaths and injuries, among them children, and inflict serious damage on civilian infrastructure, leaving families homeless as the cold sets in. 1/2

In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship. 1/3

I urge Heads of State to listen to the cry of the poorest. There can be no peace without justice. The poor remind us of this in many ways, through migration as well as through their cries, which are often stifled by the myth of well-being and progress, which does not take everyone into account.

In our times still wounded by old and new forms of poverty, the Church seeks to be mother of the poor, a place of welcome and justice (cf. Dilexi te, 39).

In the midst of persecution, suffering, struggles, and oppression in our personal lives and in society, God does not abandon us. God always takes the side of the little ones, orphans, strangers, and widows.

Scenarios of war, unfortunately present in various regions of the world, seem especially to confirm that we are in a state of helplessness. Yet, the Gospel reminds us that it is precisely in the upheavals of history that the Lord comes to save us.

The #GospelOfTheDay (Lk 21:5-19) invites us to reflect on the travails of history and the end times. Jesus’ words proclaim that the attack of evil cannot destroy the hope of those who trust in Him. The darker the hour, the more faith shines like the sun.

We have much to gain from the source of wisdom contained in the experience of the poor. Only by relating our complaints to their sufferings and privations can we experience a reproof that can challenge us to simplify our lives. #JubileeOfThePoor #DilexiTe

Growing up in precarious circumstances, learning to survive in the most adverse conditions, trusting in God with the assurance that no one else takes them seriously, and helping one another in the darkest moments, the poor have learned many things that they keep hidden in their hearts. #DilexiTe

The poorest aren't only objects of our compassion, but teachers of the Gospel. It's not a question of “bringing” God to them, but of encountering Him among them. Serving the poor is not a gesture to be made “from above,” but an encounter between equals, where Christ is revealed and adored. #DilexiTe

Catholic Social Teaching is neither an abstract theory nor an unattainable utopia. Rather, it offers a path to transform the lives of people and institutions by placing Christ at the center of every human activity.

Holiness must blossom precisely where decisions are made that affect the lives of thousands of families. The world needs entrepreneurs and leaders who, out of love for God and neighbor, work for an economy that serves the common good.

Our humanity is best fulfilled when we exist and live together, when we succeed in experiencing authentic, informal bonds with the people around us. If we close in on ourselves, we risk growing sick with loneliness, or even narcissism, which leads us to care for others only out of self-interest.