VATICAN CITY.- This Sunday, the Pope Leo XIV encouraged pray for peace in the world and warned that the future does not depend on “the strategies of economic and world powers“, but of the respect between people.
“Let us continue praying for peace. The strategies of economic and military powers, as history teaches us, do not give a future to humanity,” he claimed after praying the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace.
And he added: “The future lies in respect and fraternity between people.”
Prayer for Nigeria
The Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, before thousands of people who listened to him from the St. Peter’s Square Despite the rain, he also expressed his “pain and concern” for the recent deadly attacks and violence against various communities in Nigeria.
“I express my prayerful closeness to all the victims of violence and terrorism. I hope that the competent authorities continue to work with determination to guarantee the safety and protection of the life of each citizen,” he urged.
Anti-slavery message
Finally, the holy father launched a anti-slavery messagesince the church today commemorates the Day against human trafficking, dedicated to Saint Giuseppina Bakhita, a Sudanese nun who was a victim of this scourge as a child.
“I thank the nuns and all those who strive to eliminate current forms of slavery. Together with them I say that peace begins with dignity,” declared Peter’s successor.
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