Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom
Pope Leo XIV received members of Aid to the Church in Need at the Vatican.
The pontifical foundation supports the Catholic Church in its evangelizing work worldwide, especially in needy and persecuted communities.
The Holy Father emphasized the importance of their work in a world that continues to witness growing hostility and violence against those who hold different beliefs, including many Christians.
- ACN's mission funds over 5,000 pastoral and humanitarian emergency projects in 137 countries.
- The pope emphasized that as one family in Christ, "we do not abandon our persecuted brothers and sisters."
The right to religious freedom is not optional but essential, according to Pope Leo XIV.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV stresses importance of religious freedom.