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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are sign of hope

SAN MARINO — Pope Leo XIV used a visit to the tiny landlocked San Marino and a major Catholic gathering in the Italian city of Rimini on Saturday to issue one of his strongest appeals yet against war, polarization and social division, urging believers to foster dialogue and friendship in a fractured world. Speaking to tens of thousands in Rimini, Leo warned against a culture that “rearms minds,…

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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are sign of hope

In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful call for peace and unity during his visit to the country and a major Catholic event in Rimini, Italy. Addressing thousands of people in Rimini, the Pope warned against a dangerous culture that fuels aggression and division, urging believers to engage in dialogue and forge strong friendships in a world that has become increasingly fractured. Leo emphasized that Christians must respond with mercy, engage in meaningful encounters, and prioritize peace above all else.

Turning his attention to young Catholics, the Pope offered words of encouragement, proclaiming that they represent a hopeful future rather than a potential threat. Earlier in San Marino, the Pope engaged with the local authorities of the world's oldest surviving republic, reflecting on the enduring legacy of Saints Marino and Leone.

These revered saints are credited with shaping a society rooted in freedom, mutual respect, and community, with the Christian principles of freedom, mutual respect, and community serving as the foundation for their vision of a harmonious society.

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