Pope encourages "instruments of reconciliation" and rosary for peace

In the Audience Pope Leo XIV delivered two messages to the faithful and pilgrims in various languages, to which Tamil Hindi has been added. To be instruments of reconciliation and forgiveness in our daily lives, and to pray the daily Rosary for peace in this month of October.

If someone were asked in a catechesis what the mission of the Church is, the Pope gave the answer this morning, in a session centered on the theme of the resurrection. "Peace to you!" (Jn 20:21).

Mission of the Church: not power

"The heart of the Church's mission," the Pope said, "does not consist in administering power over others, but in communicating the joy of those who have been loved precisely when they did not deserve it. This is the force that has brought about the birth and growth of the Christian community: men and women who have discovered the beauty of returning to life in order to be able to give it to others."

Then he recalled: "We too are sent. The Lord also shows us his wounds and says: 'Peace be with you'. Do not be afraid to show your wounds healed by mercy. Do not be afraid to approach those who are locked in fear or guilt. May the breath of the Spirit make us too. witnesses of this peace and of this love stronger than any defeat". 

Rediscovering the joy and beauty of life 

And further on, the advice for prayer: "Let us contemplate the Risen Christ, let us ask him to help us rediscover the joy and beauty of living in order to give life to others, and to teach us to be instruments of mercy and reconciliation in a world scourged by death and destruction". 

Allusion to the divisions

In his messages to pilgrims of different languages, the Pope has reiterated in one way or another these ideas. "Let us become witnesses of peace and love, stronger than our failures and our divisions" (French).

"As we begin the month dedicated to the holy Rosary, I invite you to pray it daily for peace in our world. May the peace of the risen Christ be with you all!" (English language).

"May you be faithful instruments of reconciliation in your daily life and may the peace of the risen Christ be with you all!" (Tamil language).

"I greet the Arabic-speaking faithful, especially those from Lebanon and the Holy Land. The Christian is called to bear witness that love and forgiveness are greater than any wound and stronger than any injustice. May the Lord bless you all and protect you always from every evil" (Arabic language).

Gaza: "realistic" proposal

Late yesterday, leaving Castel Gandolfo, at the gates of Villa Barberini, the Pope answered some questions from journalists. On the plan proposed by US President Trump, with the approval of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, said, "We hope they will accept, so far it looks like a realistic proposal". It is important that there is a ceasefire and the release of the hostages, and he added: "We hope that Hamas will accept within the deadline."