As felicitações de aniversário a Leão XIV

In brief

The Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) and the Diocese of Rome issued messages to Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday.

The CEI invited people to reflect on the Pope's recent comments regarding the connection between peace and forgiveness amidst global conflicts. Meanwhile, the Diocese of Rome asked for strength and wisdom for their bishop to help lead the construction of a civilization of love. Italian Prime Minister Meloni described the Pope's words as a powerful stimulus.