Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace and Prayer on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
During his Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and called for world peace.
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Pope Leo XIV commemorated those who lost their lives while inviting everyone to pray for peace and for an end to conflicts around the world.
25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
Pope Leo XIV addressed the September 11 attacks following the Angelus prayer from the balcony overlooking Saint Peter's Square. Approximately three thousand people lost their lives in the coordinated attacks in the US.
Prayers for Victims and the Injured
The Pope did not forget those who lost their lives, nor those who died over the years from 9/11-related illnesses. He expressed his renewed prayers for all those who still bear the wounds of that tragic day.
Worldwide Call for Peace
Stating that conflict and violence affect many people, Pope Leo XIV asked everyone to pray that the Lord bestow the gift of peace upon the world. He emphasized that this tragic event renews the commitment to peace.