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Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love

Pope Leo XIV used the June 29 Angelus address to highlight the unity of the Church through the diverse characters of Saints Peter and Paul. He stated that the blood shed by these Apostles in Rome shows the reach of God's love. The Pope also called for all Christian denominations to be credible witnesses during times of war and polarization.

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New details emerge regarding the Pope's June 29 address on Saints Peter and Paul and his call for a joint 2033 celebration.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV stresses unity and witness at Angelus

    Pope Leo XIV used the June 29 Angelus address to highlight the unity of the Church through the diverse characters of Saints Peter and Paul. He stated that the blood shed by these Apostles in Rome shows the reach of God's love. The Pope also called for all Christian denominations to be credible witnesses during times of war and polarization.

    What's confirmed:

    • Pope Leo XIV delivered an Angelus address on June 29 for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
    • The Pope described the testimony of Saints Peter and Paul as almost a seal of the New Testament.
    • Pope Leo XIV stated that the blood shed by the two Apostles in Rome reveals the reach of the love of God.
    • The Pope noted that Saints Peter and Paul were very different in character and upbringing but embody the unity of the Church in diversity.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pope Leo XIV hopes all Christian denominations will jointly celebrate the 2033 bimillennial of the Lord's Redemption.
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    1. Pope at Angelus: Sts. Peter and Paul embody Church's unity in diversity
    2. God's grace shines in our lives, as it did in the lives of Saints Peter ...
    3. ThePopeSpeaks.org - Pope Leo's Activities around the Globe
    4. Pope has sights set on 2033 for all Christians - Aleteia
    5. Overcoming Hate With Love: International Holocaust Remembrance Day and ...
    6. Angelus News - Home
    7. Pastoral Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lampedusa ... - Vatican
    8. Pope: All Christians Called To Celebrate 2033 Anniversary of Christ's ...
    9. Pope thanks those who support his ministry through Peter's Pence ...
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  2. Pope Leo XIV Calls for Love and Silence During June 21 Angelus

    Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to respond to hatred with love and to prioritize silence before God. He described the Eucharist as an antidote to global division. The Pope stated that sharing the Gospel requires a personal encounter with Christ.

    What's confirmed:

    • Pope Leo XIV delivered an Angelus address on June 21, 2026, at Saint Peter's Square.
    • The Pope told Christians to meet hatred with love.
    • Pope Leo XIV stated that no one can turn a blind eye to refugees seeking safety.
    • The Pope urged the faithful to make room for silence before God.
    • The Pope described the Eucharist as a powerful antidote to global division.
    • Authentic evangelization requires an intimate relationship with Christ and a foundation in contemplation.
    • Proclaiming the Gospel is first and foremost a sharing of a personal encounter with Christ.
    Sources used for this update (3)
    1. Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation Makes Christians Credible Witnesses
    2. Pope at Angelus: God’s grace is freely given and must be shared
    3. Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s June 21 Angelus address
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  3. Pope Leo XIV Urges Christians to Respond to Hatred With Love

    During the June 21 Angelus address at Saint Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV told Christians to meet hatred with love. He stated that authentic evangelization requires an intimate relationship with Christ and a foundation in contemplation. The Pope also described the Eucharist as a powerful antidote to global division.

    What's confirmed:

    • Pope Leo XIV told Christians during the Angelus to respond to hatred with love.
    • The Pope urged Catholics to root their mission in personal encounter and contemplation.
    • Leo XIV stated that contemplation is not only for monks.
    • The Pope said evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out.
    • During a general audience, the Pope called the Eucharist a "powerful antidote" to division in the world.
    • The Pope stated that through the Eucharist, Christians become the Body of Christ.
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
    2. Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out
    3. León XIV: The Key to Evangelization: An “Intense Relationship” with Jesus
    4. "The contemplation is not only for monks": Leo XIV's invitation to all Catholics
    5. Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s June 21 Angelus address
    6. At general audience, pope says Eucharist is a 'powerful antidote' to division in the world
    7. Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
    8. Angelus, 21 June 2026 - Vatican
    9. Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
    10. Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
    11. Pope at Angelus tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
    12. Pope tells Christians to respond to hatred with love
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