Pope Leo Condemns ‘Zeal for War,’ Weak Multilateralism in Speech to Diplomats

Pope Leo XIV addresses ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See in the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 9, 2026.

Leo lamented what he called a ‘short circuit’ of human rights around the world today, especially the right to life, in the lengthiest speech to date of his pontificate.

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