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Leo XIV
27 November, 2025
2 min
Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for Christians living in war zones: “Seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope”
The Pope’s December prayer intention focuses on the Christian communities most affected by violence and instability in the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for December to Christians living in regions marked by war and violence. In his message, released through the traditional “Pope Video,” the pontiff expresses his closeness to these vulnerable communities and asks that they never feel abandoned. He also invites them to become “seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope” amidst the conflicts that surround them.
Leo XIV acknowledges the daily difficulties faced by many believers living amidst conflict and suffering. Even so, he assures them that God remains with them and that the prayers of the entire Church constantly accompany them. He emphasizes that fraternity among Christians can become a force capable of transforming their surroundings through gestures both large and small of forgiveness, mercy, and justice.
The Pope also urges Christians worldwide not to succumb to indifference. He reminds them that those who work for peace are blessed and asks the Holy Spirit to sustain their faith so they can continue to bear witness to hope where the logic of war seems to prevail.
The new prayer intention coincides with Leo XIV’s recent apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, two countries that reflect the fragility and complexity of the Middle East. The region continues to be affected by political, social, and economic tensions that particularly impact religious minorities.
In Palestine, after years of war, several churches have become makeshift shelters for displaced families. In Lebanon, the deep economic crisis has forced thousands of Christians to emigrate, leaving parishes and schools half-empty. In Syria and Iraq, reconstruction is progressing slowly amid insecurity and a lack of opportunities, especially for young people.
Despite these difficulties, many Christian communities continue to keep the faith alive: they care for the needy, support refugees, restore damaged churches, and work to foster coexistence with people of other faiths. Their presence is a sign of hope, even in devastated landscapes.
Leo XIV’s message continues the path laid by his predecessors by recalling the importance of accompanying those who suffer persecution or live in particularly vulnerable circumstances. With his call to prayer, the Pope seeks not only to support the affected communities, but also to rekindle throughout the Church the responsibility to be builders of peace, unity, and hope.
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