Pope Leo XIV reminds Catholics of duty to welcome and assist migrants
## Jubilee Event Emphasizes Justice and Equity
Jubilee Event Emphasizes Justice and Equity
Pope Leo XIV addressed attendees in St Peter’s Square on Saturday, marking the beginning of the Jubilees of Migrants and the Missionary World. He encouraged the over 40,000 pilgrims to utilize God’s gifts to foster a more just and equitable society.
He emphasized the potential for a different distribution of wealth and the hope that the Earth might be seen as belonging to everyone, highlighting the need to choose between justice and injustice, God or money. He stressed that change in the world starts with individual transformation.
Participants, including Regina Ubiaco from Nigeria, expressed their joy in attending the event with the Pope, recognizing him as a symbol of shared identity and community. Attendees gathered from various parts of Italy to join in the celebration.
Pope Leo XIV addressed attendees in St Peter’s Square on Saturday, marking the beginning of the Jubilees of Migrants and the Missionary World.
On Sunday, Pope Leo reiterated the responsibility of Catholics to welcome and assist migrants, reinforcing his earlier statements on the importance of community and support for displaced individuals.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
