1.

“Help us, one and all, to build bridges through dialogue and encounter, joining together as one people, always at peace.” 

— Pope Leo XIV

2.

“The way we communicate is of fundamental importance: we must say ‘no’ to the war of words and images, we must reject the paradigm of war.”

— Pope Leo XIV

3.

“Let us disarm communication of all prejudice and resentment, fanaticism and even hatred; let us free it from aggression.”

— Pope Leo XIV

4.

“They say when they clap at the beginning, it doesn’t matter much. If you’re still awake at the end and still want to applaud, thank you very much.”

— Pope Leo XIV

5.

“We must pray for that perseverance because none of us is exempt from difficult moments.”

— Pope Leo XIV

6.

“To have the ability to develop authentic friendships in life is beautiful. Without a doubt, friendship is one of the most wonderful gifts that God has given us.”

— Pope Leo XIV

7.

“The bishop is not supposed to be a little prince sitting in his kingdom, but rather called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them, to suffer with them, and to look for ways that he can better live the Gospel message in the midst of his people.”

8.

“We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open, like this very piazza, welcoming.”

— Pope Leo XIV

9.

“It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions.”

— Pope Leo XIV

10.

“A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity, the crisis of the family and so many other wounds that afflict our society.”

— Pope Leo XIV