Pope prays humanity be saved from 'evil of war' as Catholic faithful mark Pentecost
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica, attended by over 5,000 worshippers. During the mass, he prayed for humanity to be saved from the 'evil of war' and emphasized the importance of love over military power. His homily focused on the Holy Spirit's role in bringing new life and vitality to the world.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV marked Pentecost with a plea for peace and an end to war.
- ▪He stated that true redemption comes not from wealth but from love.
- ▪The Pope criticized the notion of justifying war as divine, insisting that Jesus does not support those who wage war.
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