Pope Leo XIV on Politics

Your Eminence,
Your Excellencies
Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic Corps,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

I would like to thank His Excellency Ambassador George Poulides, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, for his kind and respectful words on your behalf. I welcome all of you to this meeting for the exchange of greetings at the beginning of the New Year.

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In the Name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Peace be with you!

Your Eminence,
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome.

I am pleased to meet all of you, who represent the National Association of Italian Municipalities. We are celebrating this event during the Christmas season and at the end of a Jubilee year: the grace of these days certainly illuminates your service and your responsibilities.

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Madam President of the Council of Ministers, and Mr President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Italy,
Madam President and Mr Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,
Distinguished Representatives of Academic Institutions and Religious Leaders,

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In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you!

[In English] I’m sure many of you speak English, no? I am going to attempt to speak French, counting on your benevolence!

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Good morning to you all, and welcome to the Vatican.

I am pleased to have this opportunity to greet your Delegation on the occasion of your participation in the ECR Group Conference being held during these days here in Rome.

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