Following the midday Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV issued an urgent call for peace, condemning a recent massacre in Haiti and pleading for the release of hostages. The Pope expressed his prayerful solidarity with the victims and families affected by the violence in Kenscoff, urging authorities to take concrete action to secure public safety and halt the ongoing cycle of violence in the region.
Pope Leo also directed the faithful’s attention to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Tibet, where devastating floods and mudslides have claimed over 700 lives and left at least 3,000 people missing. Assuring the affected communities and emergency responders of his spiritual closeness, the Pontiff appealed to the international community to mobilize assistance and help alleviate the widespread suffering caused by the disaster.
In response to the crisis, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has already dispatched direct financial aid to Caritas Nepal through the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. Working alongside the Apostolic Nunciature, the relief agency is actively distributing food, temporary shelter, and essential supplies to displaced families who have lost their homes.
Concluding his address, Pope Leo renewed his call for global peace, referencing Saint Augustine’s metaphor of peace as “bread that multiplies when shared.” He encouraged leaders and individuals worldwide to act courageously as peacemakers by overcoming divisions, advancing justice, and practicing forgiveness for the common good.