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Pope Leo XIV Condemns Nationalist Politics in Pentecost Homily, Opens Vatican Jubilee

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Updated Jun 11, 2025, 12:03 AM

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV used his Pentecost Sunday homily to deliver an unusually direct rebuke of the global rise of nationalist politics, warning that "where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms." Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the first American pontiff urged the faithful to "open borders, break down walls and dispel hatred," saying the Church must stand on the side of the marginalized and pursue reconciliation and dialogue.

Although he did not cite specific governments or conflicts, the Pope’s language appeared to allude to ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. He prayed for an end to hostilities and called on political leaders to reject policies that sow division. The appeal underscored Leo XIV’s broader pledge to make the Catholic Church a global advocate for peace and bridge-building.

The following day, 9 June, Leo XIV led hundreds of Roman Curia officials through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, carrying a pilgrim’s cross to inaugurate the Jubilee of the Holy See. In remarks to Vatican staff, he said the Church’s credibility depends on the personal holiness of its servants and its readiness to welcome people of every nation. The events highlighted the new Pope’s dual agenda of internal renewal and outward-looking engagement amid intensifying geopolitical strains.

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