Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence

Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

He is singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year’s Day Mass on Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica. He then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza, which was full of pilgrims and tourists on the bright, chilly day. Leo noted that Jan. 1 marks the church’s World Day of Peace and used the occasion to issue a prayer for peace, both among na…

Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence

Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence