Encouraging tranquility, the Pope urges individuals to seek solace in Mary, embracing hope.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass on Mary's Assumption, Urges Hope and Peace
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on the feast of Mary's Assumption into heaven at the small parish Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. During the homily, the Pope emphasized the importance of trust, love, and forgiveness, triumphing on the cross.
In his sermon, the Pope believed that the Lord continues to come to the aid of his children, remembering his mercy, as a way to find the path to peace. He warned against being afraid to choose life, stating that it may seem risky, but it is the love of Christ that drives them.
The Gospel reading at the morning Mass included Mary's "Magnificat," which proclaimed the great things God had done for her and her certainty that God already had fulfilled his promise to rescue the poor and oppressed. The Pope asserted that as disciples of Christ, they no longer live for themselves, but for the spread of life and letting it prevail.
The Pope encouraged all Catholics to look to the example of these communities and learn to sing with Mary, "He who is mighty has done great things for me." He stated that in a world often resigned to evil, the church is renewed by the Magnificat of the poor and persecuted Christian communities.
The pope did not repeat his earlier statements about the Mass being celebrated hours before U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were scheduled to meet in Alaska to discuss steps toward ending Russia's war on Ukraine.
During the Mass, one of the prayers of the faithful was for peacemakers, asking that they would serve the common good with love. The Pope did not repeat this prayer, but after reciting the Angelus, he entrusted the prayer for peace to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, stating that she suffers for the evils that afflict her children, especially the little ones and the weak.
The pope did not repeat his earlier statements about the connection between Mary's canticle and the hope of the humble, the hungry, and the faithful servants of God. However, he asserted that Mary's canticle strengthens the hope of these humble, hungry, and faithful servants of God.
Many of these communities, according to the Pope, are women. These are the men and women of the Beatitudes who, even in tribulation, already see the invisible: the mighty cast down from their thrones, the rich sent away empty, and the promises of God fulfilled.
It is worth noting that the "Papstin" mentioned by Pope Leo XIV but not explicitly named in the text is likely a symbolic or allegorical reference rather than a specific individual. There is no evidence in the provided materials that a female pope exists or is addressed by Leo XIV. The texts focus on Pope Leo XIV (Robert F. Prevost), his policies, and actions, with no mention of a Papstin (female pope) as a known figure.
The Pope urged not to stop hoping, stating that God is greater than the sin of human beings. He concluded by emphasizing that as disciples of Christ, they must let life prevail and serve as beacons of hope and peace in a troubled world.
