During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV remembered the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States and issued a passionate plea for international peace. Addressing the gathered faithful and pilgrims from around the world, the Holy Father highlighted the enduring impact of the tragedy as it reaches its 25th anniversary.
Speaking in English, Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for all those who lost their lives in the 2001 attacks, as well as for the survivors who still carry physical and emotional wounds. He used the solemn milestone to draw attention to ongoing global crises, urging everyone to pray for divine intervention and peace during a time when conflict and violence continue to afflict millions of people worldwide.
Concluding his address in Italian, the Pope emphasized that remembering historical tragedies should serve as a powerful catalyst for harmony. He called on humanity to renew its commitment to peace and invited believers to seek the intercession of the Virgin Mary, before extending his customary warm greetings to all the pilgrims present in the Vatican.