Pope Leo XIV Urges Unity on June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
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Updated · Aleteia · Jun 29
Pope Leo XIV Urges Unity on June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
3 articles · Updated · Aleteia · Jun 29
Summary
At the June 29 Angelus, Pope Leo XIV said Saints Peter and Paul remained deeply different in origin, upbringing and character, yet became a model of unity in the Church.
Leo said their distinct voices showed how the Gospel can be proclaimed with different emphases while serving one mission, with God reaching both centers and peripheries through those who answer his call.
Peter and Paul were not adversaries but a sign that the Holy Spirit can gather many differences into communion, he said, turning the Church away from domination and toward service, unity and reconciliation.
The pope prayed that Catholics protect communion, deepen appreciation of the Church's universality, and continue the ecumenical path through frank dialogue with all peoples.