June 9, 2026 Pope Leo "In a world torn by wars and divisions, and in a society that is increasingly fragmented and individualistic, the Pope urged Christians to be 'martyrs'-that is, he explained, "witnesses and prophets of unity, of welcome, of harmony and of peace, even at the cost of sacrifice and renunciation." December 28, 2028 - Feast of Holy Innocents - 666
June 22, 2025 Leo to the UN "Today, he observed, crises have evolved from isolated events into persistent realities, marked by prolonged conflicts, chronic food insecurity, economic volatility, and growing climate vulnerabilities. This reality, he noted, raises a fundamental question of "what configuration of the global order is capable of producing, reproducing, and, at times, normalizing such conditions?" He said the issue is no longer limited to how to intervene, but rather "extends to understanding why the system constantly produces the very problems it is then forced to correct." He lamented that the international order has become increasingly fragmented, arising in part from the crisis of the multilateral system, observing that states have increasingly allocated their resources towards national security, economic growth, and domestic stability, disregarding the close link between these issues and multilateral cooperation. This trend, the Holy Father noted, reveals a striking paradox, where "unprecedented global productive capacity exists alongside expanding zones of extreme vulnerability.""
June 19, 2025 Leo ""The Eastern Catholic communities preserve many of these [spiritual riches], sharing them with their brothers and sisters in the Orthodox Churches," Leo explained. "It is good for us to delve deeper into these treasures together with millions of our Eastern Catholic brothers and sisters, as we look forward to progress toward full unity with all the Eastern Churches.""
August 26, 2026 Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran bishops from Norway on pilgrimage in Rome and used the visit to emphasize Christian unity, reconciliation, and joint action. He warned that political and social life is increasingly marked by hostility and bitterness, and said Christians should resist that spirit by pursuing reconciliation, fraternity, charity, peace, and justice. Ecumenically, the strongest point was his description of the Lutheran bishops’ visit as a desire to build communion. He invoked Jesus’ prayer that his disciples “may all be one,” grounded Catholic-Lutheran cooperation in common baptism and shared mission, and expressed the hope that Christians would “grow together,” live increasingly as brothers and sisters, and offer a common witness to Christ. So in one sentence: Leo presents divided Christian communities as already sharing a common Christian identity and mission, and urges them to move progressively toward greater communion through reconciliation, cooperation, and common witness.