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Pope Leo XIV Urges Christians to Be Missionaries During Peru Visit
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV called on all Christians to be missionaries during his visit to Peru, emphasizing the importance of charity and dialogue.
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Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Peru, called on all Christians to be missionaries, emphasizing the importance of charity and dialogue with other religious traditions.
Approximately 1.5 million people, according to the Vatican, lined the pope’s route and attended the liturgy at the Pampas de Pimentel, underscoring the significant interest in his visit.
In his address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the importance of living a coherent Christian life and the necessity of the proclamation of the faith linked to charity and care for those in need.
The pope also addressed young people at a Lima stadium vigil, encouraging them to recognize the Lord’s voice and to model their lives after Christ’s passion.
Pope Leo XIV warned against transhumanism during his visit to St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Catholic University, where he served as grand chancellor, and called faith 'a torch in the confusion.'
He also emphasized the importance of strengthening communion among different Christian traditions and engaging in sincere dialogue with other religious communities.
The pope called for Christians to actively participate in societal progress while reminding others of its ultimate purpose, and he urged them to avoid the oppression of the weak and the poor.
Pope Leo XIV also encouraged Christians to pray the Rosary throughout October for an end to war and peace, taking up a prayer intention promoted by Aid to the Church in Need.
During his visit, Pope Leo XIV expressed his appreciation for efforts to establish an international network of scholars focused on peace research.
The pope also called for Christians to be servants of peace that is unarmed, humble, and persevering, especially in regions where Christian persecution persists.
What this adds
The visit to Peru marks a continuation of Pope Leo XIV's efforts to encourage Christians to be active in their faith and to engage with societal issues, as seen in his previous messages to young people.
Background
In a message released Nov. 3, Pope Leo XIV encouraged young Christians to embrace 'gentle courage' and transform the world with love.
In a message released Nov. 3, Pope Leo XIV encouraged young Christians to embrace 'gentle courage' and transform the world with love, especially in an age marked by injustice and fear.
What's confirmed
- Approximately 1 million people lined the pope’s route to the Mass site on the Pampas de Pimentel, and another 500,000 attended the liturgy, according to the Vatican.
- “Thank you for your affection, support, and prayers, especially for my health during this time of trial which, with God’s help, I am overcoming,” the pope said.
- October 7, 2026 By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians “cannot accept the oppression of the weak and the poor, nor the unjust structures that perpetuate conditions of dependence and injustice,” Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.
- Living the faith in contemporary society also requires pastors, theologians and the faithful to discern what in modern cultures is worthy of consideration without “watering down” Christianity to make it more attractive, Pope Leo said.
What's still developing
- He called on each Christian to adopt “an attitude of humility and care” and to respect “the conscience and freedom of each person,” avoiding the imposition of doctrine.
- Through parishes, schools, hospitals, and charitable works, Christians are called to “put the Gospel into practice” by welcoming and supporting those in need.
- “Good morning, Father Gabriele. Ever since hearing the painful news about Maysa and Mary, I’ve been praying for them, their families, and everyone in Gaza. ‘How long, Lord?’” Pope Leo wrote, echoing a lament from Psalm 13.
- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the common good, Pope Leo XIV said.
- Quoting the conciliar constitution, he said Christians instead believe "that the triumphs of the human race are a sign of God's grace and the flowering of His own mysterious design."
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