Pope Leo XIV Christmas Message: A Global Appeal for Peace and Dialogue #popeleoxiv 122537

#PopeLeoXIV #ChristmasMessage #PeaceAndJustice #PrayForPeace #Vatican #CatholicChurch #GlobalPeace #Christmas2025 In his Christmas message, Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for justice, peace, and stability in regions torn by conflict, including Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, and Syria, urging that peace rooted in righteousness be renewed. He made a heartfelt appeal for Ukraine, asking that “the clamor of weapons cease” and encouraging all parties, with the support of the international community, to engage in sincere, direct, and respectful dialogue. Remembering conflicts at risk of being forgotten, the Pope expressed closeness to the victims of war and violence in Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as to all who suffer from injustice, political instability, religious persecution, and terrorism. He also prayed for Haiti, calling for an end to violence and progress toward peace and reconciliation, and for Myanmar, asking that the nation be guided toward reconciliation and hope, especially for its younger generations. Turning to Latin America, Pope Leo XIV encouraged political leaders to prioritize dialogue for the common good over ideological and partisan divisions.