{"id":4430,"date":"2026-01-02T19:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=4430"},"modified":"2026-01-02T19:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:04:43","slug":"a-call-to-unarmed-peace-pope-leo-xivs-new-years-message-urges-healing-in-war-torn-regions-and-wounded-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/a-call-to-unarmed-peace-pope-leo-xivs-new-years-message-urges-healing-in-war-torn-regions-and-wounded-families\/","title":{"rendered":"A Call to Unarmed Peace: Pope Leo XIV\u2019s New Year\u2019s Message Urges Healing in War-Torn Regions and Wounded Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


By: Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com<\/strong>
January 2, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the first day of 2026, Pope Leo XIV marked the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 59th World Day of Peace with a profound appeal for reconciliation and nonviolence. Celebrating Mass in St. Peter\u2019s Basilica and addressing tens of thousands in St. Peter\u2019s Square during the Angelus, the pontiff called for peace in nations ravaged by war and in families scarred by violence, emphasizing an \u201cunarmed and disarming\u201d approach rooted in Christ\u2019s humility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This message, delivered amid a world grappling with ongoing conflicts, reflects the theme of his formal World Day of Peace document: \u201cPeace be with you all: Towards an \u2018unarmed and disarming\u2019 peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Solemn Mass: A New Beginning in God\u2019s Mercy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Leo XIV presided over the Holy Mass in the majestic St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, attended by cardinals, diplomats, and faithful from around the world. In his homily, he reflected on the ancient biblical blessing from Numbers: \u201cThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He described this blessing as a promise of renewal, noting that every new year\u2014and every day\u2014offers a fresh start through God\u2019s generous love and mercy. Drawing on the figure of Mary, Mother of God, the Pope highlighted her role in revealing God\u2019s tender heart, vulnerable yet powerful in its gratuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe world is not saved by sharpening swords, nor by judging, oppressing, or eliminating our brothers and sisters,\u201d he declared. Instead, salvation comes through understanding, forgiveness, liberation, and welcoming all without fear or calculation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Angelus Address: Disarming Hearts for a Year of Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the Mass, Pope Leo appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace to recite the Angelus with approximately 40,000 pilgrims gathered in the sunlit but chilly St. Peter\u2019s Square. He reiterated the greeting that has defined his pontificate since his election: \u201cPeace be with you all!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis peace is unarmed and disarming,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt comes from God; it is a gift of his unconditional love, and it is entrusted to our responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inviting the faithful to \u201cbuild a year of peace by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence,\u201d the Pope urged collective prayer: \u201cLet us all pray together for peace: first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering, but also within our homes, in families wounded by violence or pain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He closed with the blessing of St. Francis of Assisi, whose 800th death anniversary is commemorated in 2026: \u201cThe Lord bless you and keep you\u2026 and give you peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The World Day of Peace Message: A Deeper Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Released in advance, Pope Leo XIV\u2019s formal message for the 59th World Day of Peace expands on these themes, framing peace as a \u201cbreath of the eternal\u201d and a gift from the Risen Christ. He contrasts cries of \u201cEnough!\u201d against evil with whispers of \u201cForever\u201d for peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid what his predecessor called a \u201cthird world war fought piecemeal,\u201d the Pope calls for integral disarmament\u2014not just of weapons, but of hearts renewed through trust, dialogue, and nonviolence. He warns against despair spread by those seeking control and advocates for initiatives promoting hope, restorative justice, and civil society engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Echoing St. John XXIII, he stresses that true disarmament reaches \u201cpeople\u2019s very souls,\u201d achievable only through mutual trust rather than balanced armaments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Context of a Pontificate Committed to Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, elected in May 2025, has consistently prioritized peace since his inaugural words. His New Year\u2019s appeal aligns with previous calls for ending conflicts in Ukraine-Russia, the Middle East, and elsewhere, while addressing domestic and interpersonal violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Church reflects on Mary\u2019s maternal role and the hope of a new year, his message resonates globally, challenging leaders and individuals alike to embrace vulnerability as strength and forgiveness as the path to lasting reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juba Global News Network continues to follow the impact of this papal call in a world yearning for peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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