Pope Leo XIV Urges End to Poverty at Lunch With 200 Vulnerable Romans
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Updated · ewtnnews.com · Jul 11
Pope Leo XIV Urges End to Poverty at Lunch With 200 Vulnerable Romans
3 articles · Updated · ewtnnews.com · Jul 11
Summary
About 200 socially vulnerable people from the Diocese of Rome joined Pope Leo XIV for lunch at Castel Gandolfo, where he called for eliminating the causes of poverty and injustice.
Leo framed the gathering as bridge-building, saying the Church must open its doors to everyone and live out reconciliation, forgiveness, peace, and authentic charity.
Cardinal Fabio Baggio told guests the event answered a “throwaway culture” that pushes people to the margins, insisting no one is superfluous in God’s eyes.
The Castel Gandolfo meal was the second such lunch of Leo’s pontificate, extending a tradition he began in 2025 and underscoring his emphasis on a Church of justice, peace, and love.