Summary
Pope Leo XIV welcomed young priests and monks from Eastern Orthodox Churches, including Armenian, Coptic, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Malankara, and Syriac Orthodox representatives, to a study visit in the Vatican. Addressing them on Thursday, Pope Leo praised their shared Christian heritage as a “wonderful mosaic of our faith,” emphasizing unity through shared beliefs, despite cultural and ethnic differences. He recalled Saint Peter’s message of peace and highlighted the importance of mutual support among Eastern Orthodox communities. Pope Leo also referenced Saint Paul’s travels and letters to emphasize the need for Christians to support one another in order to grow spiritually and achieve Christian unity. The Pope encouraged these young leaders to “disarm” themselves, emphasizing charity, forgiveness, and the power of Christ as the ultimate source of peace. At the end of his address, he invited them to pray together with him, asking God to bless and keep them safe.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Orthodox Churches, Unity prayer
