Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement today on Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace and mutual respect and the reactions to it.
“Pope Leo is a credible and invaluable voice for peace in these war-torn times in which we are living. He commands, and deserves, respect from all world leaders, including and especially the President of the United States. Throughout recent history, collaboration between these two world leaders has, in fact, helped the cause of peace. We urgently need this collaboration in our own time. Charity and a renewed commitment to the pursuit of peace is needed at this time, not division and stoking the flames of animosity. The Church must always speak out on behalf of peace, and always will, regardless of reaction from the world.”
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