Pope Leo: Let us raise our voices for peace January 28, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News “I’ll only say that we must pray very much for peace.” Those were the words of Pope Leo XIV given in a brief statement to Italian television as he left Villa Barberini, his residence in Castel Gandolfo, where, as usual, he had spent his Tuesday both resting and working. Asked by reporters about the situation in the Middle East, particularly the presence of a naval strike group led by the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in the waters of the Persian Gulf, the pope reiterated his appeal for peace. “We little ones can raise our voices and always seek dialogue and not violence to resolve these problems,” he said, “especially on this day when we commemorate the Shoah.” Today being Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Leo reaffirmed what he had already said earlier in the day on his X account, @Pontifex: “Let us fight against all forms of antisemitism.” Read More Vatican News Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in U.S.; Catholics must stand together, archbishop says Cardinal Fernández proposes path of theological dialogue with SSPX toward full communion Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit amid fuel shortage crisis Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says Copyright © 2026 OSV News Print
