Pope Leo commemorates 9/11 attacks, calls for renewed commitment to peace
Summary
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, spoke about the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, offering prayers for the victims and wounded. He called for a renewed commitment to peace and encouraged people to pray for peace worldwide.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and was born in Chicago.
- He spoke publicly about the 9/11 attacks for the first time during his Sunday blessing at the Vatican.
- The pope prayed for those who died and those still affected by the attacks.
- He asked everyone to pray for peace in a world that still faces conflict and violence.
- The pope reminded people that poverty and injustice contribute to hatred and violence.
- Before becoming pope, he was a leader in the Augustinian religious order.
- Other popes, Benedict and Francis, have visited the 9/11 Ground Zero site in 2008 and 2015.
- September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
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