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Pope Leo XIV releases message for World Day of Prayer for Creation

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Pope Leo XIV has released a message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation. The message warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield. The Pope says that we are to imitate the Lord's offering of peace to work toward peace in the world.

SourcesVatican NewsACI Prensa

2 sources Aug 20, 2026

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Earlier version, Thursday 20 August

Pope Leo XIV issues message for World Day of Prayer for Creation

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 20, 3:03 AM Vatican News Pope Leo XIV: 'The wounds of war extend beyond the battlefield'
  2. Aug 20, 3:37 AM ACI Prensa Mensaje del Papa León XIV para la Jornada Mundial de Oración por el Cuidado de la Creación 2026

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