Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholics and Mennonites to Heal Past Wounds, Addresses Misinformation with Robert Prevost

Pope Leo XIV, in the initial weeks of his papacy, has demonstrated a thoughtful, free, and missionary approach to leading the Catholic Church. His leadership style and personnel policies are beginning to take shape, reflecting a commitment to unity and healing. He has called on Catholics and Mennonites to "heal the wounds of the past" and to stand united in a world devastated by war. The Pope recently met with over 300 representatives from associations and movements who participated in the 2024 "Arena of Peace" event in Verona, Italy. Additionally, he urged courage in confronting the challenges posed by rising individualism during a meeting with the NGO Mediterranea. Despite his brief tenure, Pope Leo XIV has already become a target of misinformation campaigns, including fabricated news generated by artificial intelligence, which Vatican spokesperson Robert Prevost has addressed.