Papa Leone XIV

Pope Leo XIV wrote that during recent check-ups, doctors had identified a localized nodule on his lung, in the very early and well-defined stage. He reported that, on the advice of the doctors, he had decided to undergo a procedure to remove it, already scheduled for the following days. He expressed gratitude for the spiritual closeness and asked for prayers for him. #salute #preghiera #medicina (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that the Gospel of the day, citing Mt 22:1-14, told of the wedding feast organized by a king for his son. He said that the feast represented that of the faithful and that the banquet hall was the churches, homes, and places where they lived, where Jesus Christ returned every day to declare his love and to await their assent. #Fede #Gesù #Vangelo (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that the death penalty was unacceptable because, in his opinion, it violated the inviolability and dignity of the person. He argued that the common good and justice could be upheld without resorting to capital punishment, citing effective detention systems that protect citizens and allow offenders the opportunity for redemption. #NoDeathPenalty #DirittiUmani #Giustizia #RispettoDellaVita (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that intelligence should not be limited to associating data, an activity in which algorithms are now faster than humans, but should remember lived experiences and the goodness they make the human soul perceive. He added that every good begins "in the sign of the Holy Spirit" and carries with it a breath, a dynamism, and a sense of communion which, once experienced, remain engraved in the heart. https://t.co/wRoRV6Ix7L #Intelligenza #Esperienze #SpiritoSanto (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that, in an era dominated by technology and often oriented towards efficiency and profit, it was important to cultivate contemplation and make space for beauty. He added that this would especially help young people discover how art could elevate the human spirit and reveal its depth and openness to the divine. He described contemplation as an opportunity to meet God, whom he defined as Beauty. #Bellezza #Arte #Spiritualità (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that the main mission of the Church was to help people question the deep issues of life, from origins and destiny to the meaning of love and pain. He added that the pursuit of profit at any cost and the manipulation of information risked pushing people towards a lifestyle based on the consumption of material goods, while, according to him, the human heart was inclined to look beyond. #UdienzaGenerale #Chiesa #Spiritualità #Amore (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that authentic love was a gift from God, not something that people could generate on their own. He contrasted divine love, described as selfless, patient, and persevering, with human love, which he believed was often marked by selfish desires, recalling the qualities listed by St. Paul in the First Letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 13). #Youcat #Amore #Dio #Fede (translated)

Pope Leo XIV recalled that from October 1 to 7, the Foundation "Aid to the Church in Need" promotes the initiative "One million children pray the Holy Rosary," dedicated to peace and unity in the world. He thanked the children who participated in prayer in various parts of the world and invited everyone to follow their example, asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary to free peoples from war. He also urged prayer especially for the Holy Land and for the innocent victims of violence. #Rosario #Pace #Preghiera (translated)

Pope Leo XIV said he wanted to remember Saint Francis of Assisi in the eighth centenary of his death, describing him as a worker who had produced fruit in the Lord's vineyard and recalling that, according to his message, Jesus had asked him to repair the Church. #SanFrancesco #Assisi #Chiesa (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that, in the era of artificial intelligence, it was urgent to distinguish human art from machine-generated content. He argued that there was an ontological difference between the two, even before an aesthetic one, and that algorithms lacked a human component. He added that the Church wished to renew the alliance with artists and cultural institutions to protect the human. #IntelligenzaArtificiale #Arte #Cultura (translated)

#LetUsPrayTogether that the mental health ministry is integrated throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses. Join this prayer: https://t.co/wWWL7AN2Fu #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_it #SaluteMentale #Preghiera #Chiesa (translated)

I wish to share some reflections on my recent #ApostolicJourney in #France with the motto "So that the world may have life" (cf. John 6:51). Only God, by His grace, can restore the Church and renew humanity, and that is precisely what is happening in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. #ViaggioApostolico #Francia #Chiesa (translated)

L’Europa che conosciamo, con il suo patrimonio spirituale e morale, affonda le sue radici nella vita e nell’opera di uomini e donne che hanno vissuto, predicato e condiviso gli insegnamenti del Vangelo. Da lì ci sono stati trasmessi i fondamenti morali del mondo in cui viviamo: principi quali il primato della persona e il carattere sacro e inviolabile della vita umana; la tutela della libertà; l’importanza primaria della famiglia; l’attenzione verso i poveri e i più bisognosi; l’accoglienza dello straniero, il rispetto degli anziani. #ViaggioApostolico #Francia #Europa #Vangelo #DirittiUmani

Non si può parlare dell’#Europa senza menzionare il cristianesimo. Robert Schuman ne era ben consapevole quando affermava: «Il cristianesimo ha insegnato l’uguaglianza di natura di tutti gli uomini, figli dello stesso Dio, redenti dallo stesso Cristo, senza distinzione di razza, colore, classe o professione. La legge universale dell’amore e della carità ha fatto di ogni uomo il nostro prossimo, ed è su di essa che da allora si basano le relazioni sociali nel mondo cristiano». #ViaggioApostolico #Francia https://t.co/m7sejJDHcS #Cristianesimo #Europa #Uguaglianza

Invocare il nome di Dio per legittimare la violenza o l’oppressione costituisce una profanazione di questo nome. Nulla di ciò che deturpa la dignità umana può rivendicare un’autentica ispirazione divina. Il discorso religioso deve esortare costantemente a disarmare i cuori e le parole. #ViaggioApostolico #Francia https://t.co/VGjyZSc1tI #DignitàUmana #Pace #Religione

Qui a Lourdes, città dei malati e della speranza, invito tutta la comunità degli operatori sanitari a ricordare il significato profondo della propria vocazione: prendersi cura di una persona che soffre, e non eliminarla. Siate servitori appassionati della vita! Nessuno ha il diritto, mai, di decidere della vita di una determinata persona. La medicina non potrà mai farsi serva della morte programmata! #ViaggioApostolico #Francia https://t.co/OE0DdJAqbn #cura #vita #salute

Maria viene a ricordarci la grandezza e la portata della nostra vocazione alla vita, alla vita eterna. Davanti alle correnti attuali che cercano di ridefinire il valore della vita umana di fronte alla malattia, alla sofferenza o alla vecchiaia, la Grotta di Massabielle si erge come un santuario della speranza cristiana. Qui, nessuna fragilità viene respinta. #Lourdes #ViaggioApostolico #Francia https://t.co/GX5lprV2nS #Vita #Speranza #Cristianesimo