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Pope Leo XIV said today that “efforts to promote non-violence are more necessary than ever” in light of the challenges the world currently faces, from armed conflicts, divisions between peoples and migratory movements.

This message from the American pontiff, released today, was sent to the national assembly of the Catholic Pax Christi movement in the United States, which is taking place these days.

“Among the many challenges our world currently faces, including widespread armed conflicts, divisions between peoples, and the challenges of forced migration, efforts to promote nonviolence are more necessary than ever,” the head of the Catholic Church wrote.

In this regard, Leo XIV recalled the words he used after being elected Pope and appearing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, reinforcing what he considers to be more necessary than ever: “An unarmed peace, and an unarmed, humble and persevering peace.”

To this end, the Pope argued that “it is essential,” above all, that Catholics “become creators of peace in their daily lives.”

“In parishes, neighborhoods, and, above all, in the outskirts, it is even more important that a church capable of reconciliation be present and visible,” urged the head of the Catholic Church.

Leo XIV also highlighted the invitation of the Pax Christi movement “to transform local communities into houses of peace, where one learns to defuse hostility through dialogue, where justice is practiced and forgiveness is preserved, considering that this is “a path to follow” to be brothers and sisters.