Pope Leo XIV echoes Pope Pius XII’s historic appeal for peace
In 1939, Pius XII issued his famous appeal by radio as the world stood on the brink of the Second World War. The Pope’s words, which went unheard at the time, were echoed today by Leo XIV at the end of the General Audience, to call for peace in the face of the current climate of tension and violence. Read all
Tomas Kauer 
In 1939, Pius XII issued his famous appeal by radio as the world stood on the brink of the Second World War. The Pope’s words, which went unheard at the time, were echoed today by Leo XIV at the end of the General Audience, to call for peace in the face of the current climate of tension and violence.
