Pope Leo XIV calls for unity throughout the world

Statements by Pope Leo XIV on unity and peace from a papal aircraft

During the flight that took him from Rome to Ankara—on his first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon—Pope Leo XIV addressed the journalists on board and delivered a clear message of fraternity, peace, and global unity. Leo XIV said that this trip holds special significance: “to celebrate 1,700 years of the Council of Nicaea” and, at the same time, to promote “the truth and harmony that the world needs.”

He emphasized that despite differences—whether cultural, religious, or based on personal beliefs—all human beings can consider themselves “brothers and sisters,” inviting everyone to work toward peace and unity in the world.

The Pope expressed his gratitude to the journalists accompanying him, highlighting the importance of their work in conveying a global message of hope and reconciliation.

This message, delivered aboard the ITA Airways plane that was transporting him, sets the tone of his pontificate: a call to overcome divisions and build bridges of fraternity among people of different faiths and backgrounds.

Video Source: Fox News.