Leo XIV: "Church’s Mission to Uphold Human Dignity and Foster Fraternity"

Today, Pope Leo XIV visited the 'UN World Food Programme' headquarters in Rome. He endorsed a stronger international order and praised the work of the 'United Nations', including even within Catholic organizations. Key statements.
- "Your institution’s commitment resonates profoundly with the Catholic Church’s mission to uphold human dignity and to foster fraternity."
- "The Catholic Church is oftentimes a partner in collaboration with the programmes that you oversee and that you work in."
- "A renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation is essential."
- "In an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, no single State can address global challenges alone."
- "Lasting peace and integral, sustainable human development are possible only through the participation of all, fostered by genuine international dialogue and cooperation oriented toward the common good."
- "Such an approach requires a firm political will capable of transcending short-term perspectives and investing in global …More