The peoples of our world desire peace,” Pope Leo XIV said, “and to their leaders I appeal with all my heart: Let us meet, let us talk, let us negotiate! War is never inevitable.”

Pope Leo XIV declared full commitment to efforts for world peace. The Holy See supports fostering dialogue between enemies to restore hope and dignity to nations. Main Information Pope Leo XIV is committed to actions for world peace.

Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles. The Vatican posted a first Instagram post Tuesday repeating the first words Leo said to the world as pope: “Peace be with you all!