Wednesday Audience

The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition.

“There is no cry that God does not hear, even when we are not aware we are addressing him,” the pope said in his June 11 general audience.

The pope’s address focused on the theme of Bartimaeus, a blind man and beggar whom Jesus meets in Jericho.

“Working in his vineyard, you will find an answer to that profound question you carry within you: What is the meaning of my life?”

In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.

1. All speeches and messages from Pope Leo XIV since his May 8 election are available on the Vatican website and should be consulted before sharing alleged quotes or videos, …

This is the text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV’s first general audience, given in Italian May 21, 2025 in the Paul VI Hall.

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