Papa León XIV lamenta que quienes creen en la paz sean "ridiculizados y excluidos del debate público"

El papa León XIV lamentó este viernes que «quienes hoy creen en la paz» son «a menudo ridiculizados, excluidos del debate público», y recordó a quienes «en las situaciones de conflicto promueven el diálogo, la reconciliación y la paz». Durante un llamamiento tras el rezo del ángelus en el día en que se celebra San […]

Papa León XIV lamenta que quienes creen en la paz sean "ridiculizados y excluidos del debate público"

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV highlighted the ridicule and exclusion faced by those who believe in peace.
  • He praised individuals who choose justice, prioritize peace over fear, and serve the poor.
  • The Pope invoked the example of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who exemplified meekness, courage, and forgiveness.
  • He stated that believers in peace and the unarmed path of Jesus are often marginalized.
  • The Mystery of the Nativity brings joy through those who live in fraternity and recognize the dignity of all people.
  • Saint Stephen's death, like Jesus', was an act of forgiveness, demonstrating a power superior to weapons.
  • This gratuitous force is present in everyone and is reactivated by looking at one's neighbor with attention and recognition.
  • Pope Leo XIV previously called for justice, peace, and stability for Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, and Syria, and for dialogue to end the war in Ukraine.