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Jubilee of Seminarians, 24.6.25 © Vatican News

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"I invite you to invoke the Holy Spirit frequently. May He shape in you a docile heart, capable of perceiving the presence of God—even by listening to the voices of nature, art, poetry, literature, and music, as well as the human sciences." – Papa Leone XIV [24.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"In a world where ingratitude and the thirst for power often prevail and the logic of exclusion seems to dominate, we are called to bear witness to the gratitude and generosity of Christ, to exultation and joy, and the tenderness and mercy of His Heart." – Papa Leone XIV [24.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"Together, as shepherds and flock, we will feed on the Blessed Sacrament, adore him and carry him through the streets. In doing so, we will present him before the eyes, the consciences and the hearts of the people. To the hearts of those who believe, so that they may believe more firmly; to the hearts of those who do not believe, so that they may reflect on the hunger present within them and the bread that alone can satisfy it." – Papa Leone XIV [Corpus Christi Domini, 22.6.25] (© IPA)

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"Christ is God’s answer to our human hunger, because his Body is the bread of eternal life. When we partake of Jesus, the living and true Bread, we live for him. By offering himself completely, the crucified and risen Lord delivers himself into our hands, and we realize that we were made to partake of God." – Papa Leone XIV [Corpus Christi Domini 22.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons! May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts!" – Papa Leone XIV [Angelus, 22.6.25] (© Vatican Media 20.6.25)

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"Today more than ever, humanity cries out and calls for peace. This is a cry that requires responsibility and reason, and it must not be drowned out by the din of weapons or the rhetoric that incites conflict. Every member of the international community has a moral responsibility to stop the tragedy of war before it becomes an irreparable chasm. There are no “distant” conflicts when human dignity is at stake." – Papa Leone XIV [Angelus, 22.6.25] (© Vatican News)

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"Alarming news continues to emerge from the Middle East, especially from Iran. Against this tragic backdrop, which includes Israel and Palestine, people’s daily suffering, especially in Gaza and the other territories, where the need for adequate humanitarian aid is becoming increasingly urgent, risks being forgotten." – Papa Leone XIV [Angelus, 22.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"Through the Eucharist the Lord welcomes, sanctifies and blesses the bread and wine that we place on the altar, together with the offering of our lives, and he transforms them into the Body and Blood of Christ, the sacrifice of love for the salvation of the world. God unites himself to us by joyfully accepting what we bring, and he invites us to unite ourselves to him by likewise joyfully receiving and sharing his gift of love." – Papa Leone XIV [Angelus, 22.6.25] (© Stefano Costantino, 18.6.25)

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"Today, in many countries, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, is being celebrated, and the Gospel recounts the miracle of the loaves and fishes (cf. Lk 9:11-17). Beyond being a marvel, the miracle is a “sign” that reminds us that God’s gifts, even the smallest, grow whenever they are shared." – Papa Leone XIV [Angelus, 22.6.25] (© Stefano Costantino, 18.6.25)

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"Politics has rightly been defined as “the highest form of charity.” Sound politics can offer an effective service to harmony and peace both domestically and internationally." – Papa Leone XIV [21.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"May the Solemnity of Corpus Christi renew our faith in the Lord, who is truly present among us under the appearance of bread and wine. May the Lord give us the strength to overcome every discouragement so that we may always fulfill His will." — Papa Leone XIV [19.6.25] (© Stefano Costantino TTL, 18.6.25)

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The powerful weapons used in modern wars threaten to lead us to a barbarism greater than that of the past. In the name of human dignity and international law, I repeat to those in positions of responsibility what Pope Francis used to say: 'War is always a defeat!' And with Pope Pius XII: 'Nothing is lost with peace. Everything can be lost with war.' — Papa Leone XIV [General Audience, 18.6 25] (© Vatican Media)

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"The heart of the Church is torn by the cries rising from places at war, especially from Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Gaza. We must not grow accustomed to war! Let us instead reject as a temptation the allure of weapons." — Papa Leone XIV [General Audience, 18.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"In this Jubilee of Hope, let us remember to pray for those who suffer and feel tempted by discouragement. In all of life’s problems and difficulties, let us turn to Jesus, acknowledging our desire for healing and embracing His promise of freedom and new life." — Papa Leone XIV [General Audience, 18.6.25] (© Vatican Media)

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"Peace is not a utopian ideal. Peace is a humble path made up of daily actions, and is woven with patience, courage, listening, and action. Today more than ever, peace requires our vigilant and creative presence." — Papa Leone XIV [17.6.25] (© Vatican News)

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"For me? Thank you!" (15.6.25 © Vatican Media)