‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’
EWTN News • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized that papal trips are primarily pastoral, aimed at accompanying and understanding the people of God, rather than political missions.
- On the Iran-Israel-US conflict, the pope called for a culture of peace over violence, condemning war and capital punishment while urging continued dialogue to protect innocent lives.
- Addressing migration, he acknowledged states' rights to regulate borders but urged wealthy nations to tackle root causes in poorer countries and treat migrants with dignity and respect.
- The pope defended the Vatican's diplomatic engagement with authoritarian regimes as a means to promote justice and humanitarian efforts behind the scenes without endorsing such governments.
- Regarding same-sex blessings, Leo stressed Church unity should not hinge on sexual ethics, reaffirming the Holy See's stance against formal blessings of homosexual couples while emphasizing inclusion and conversion through Jesus Christ.
