Papež Leon XIV.: Novi mučenci odsevajo Kristusovo luč v svetu

In brief

Pope Leo XIV told participants of a symposium on September 16, 2026, that new martyrs reflect the light of Christ in the world. During a general audience, the pope met with attendees of the event titled "21st Century – A Time of New Martyrs?".

The pope stated that witnesses of faith do not promote an ideology but instead demonstrate faith through their daily lives. He noted that their credibility comes from the consistency between their words and their actions.