God Is Love
The Civilization of Love
“Do not letanyonediminish the word ‘Love,’ which is the very name of God: ‘God is love.’”In love, “there is never coercion or indoctrination, never seduction, deception, or recruitment. Love resides only in freedom, in living dialogue, and in the generous gift of oneself.”
"One encounters the truth only in freedom."
The Power of the Gospel
To better appreciate the power of the Gospel, the bonds it forges, the logic it inspires, and the life it brings forth. As my predecessors have repeatedly stated, “The Church does not proselytize. Rather, it grows by attraction.”
“Always love the Church!Love and preserve the unity of the ‘community’ through which Christ has joined you and draws you to Himself.”
"Even difficult times can be moments of grace, and can be moments of rebirth."
Excerpts from Léon XIV - Meeting for Friendship Among the Peoples of Rimini, August 22, 2026
