Pope Leo Calls for Intercession of the Virgin Mary and Prayer for World Peace
Following the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo supported a rosary campaign initiated by children, calling for world peace and for the Holy Land.
In his remarks after the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo called for the recitation of the rosary through the intercession of the Virgin Mary for world peace and an end to wars, expressing support for an international campaign launched by children.
Peace Appeal After Angelus
Following the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo reiterated his call for the recitation of the rosary to ensure peace and unity in the world.
Support for Children's Prayer
The Pope stated that he joined the "A Million Children Praying the Rosary" initiative pioneered by the Aid to the Church in Need foundation, supporting this exemplary behavior of the children.
The Holy Land and Victims of War
Stating that children from all over the world are participating in this prayer, Pope Leo emphasized that the intercession of the Virgin Mary should be invoked to deliver peoples from the scourge of war, and asked for prayers for the Holy Land and the victims of violence.
Family Gathering at the Vatican
He announced that on the coming Wednesday, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, they will gather in the Paul VI Hall with leaders of the Eastern Churches and presidents of Episcopal Conferences.
Commemoration of Saint Francis
Expressing his satisfaction with the commemorative events held for the eight hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, the Pope once again presented him as an exemplary model.