Pope Leo: 'Democracy Remains Healthy only when Rooted in the Moral Law'
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Leo XIV: True Power Comes From Virtue, Not Strength
Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 12, 2026. The pontiff discussed the legitimate exercise of authority in a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
The Pope sent a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in which he warned of the misuse of politics.
Democracy is healthy only when it is rooted in moral law and a true vision of the human person. Without these foundations, it can become tyranny, the Pope pointed out in a message to the participants of the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. The session is being held in Rome under the theme "The Exercise of Authority: Legitimacy, Democracy, and International Law." The document is quoted by Vatican News. The wisdom of t…
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