Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
Summary
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, spoke on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, offering prayers for the victims and a call for peace. He emphasized the need to remember the tragedy and to commit to peace through prayer amid ongoing global conflict and violence.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
- He prayed for those who died and those still affected by the attacks.
- The pope called on everyone to pray for peace in a world affected by conflict and violence.
- He spoke publicly about 9/11 for the first time during his weekly blessing at Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square.
- Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and previously led the Augustinian religious order.
- He reflected on the attacks in a 2001 homily, highlighting issues like poverty and injustice fueling hatred and violence.
- The Vatican republished parts of this homily on the anniversary to remind people of the importance of peace.
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