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Pope Leo XIV calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace
Pope Leo XIV urged a world day of prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace in war zones including the Holy Land and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, highlighting a disarmed and disarming peace across conflict zones.
Pope Leo XIV calls for a day of prayer and fasting for peace
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall, linking the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a global plea for peace. He asked the faithful to observe a day of prayer and fasting on 22 August and to pray for a peace that is disarmed and disarming in places torn by war, including Ukraine and the Middle East.
The pope also greeted Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra and urged them to include peace in their intentions, calling Mary the Queen of Peace and asking for intercession so that peoples may find the path of peace.
Key Takeaways
"Mary is the Mother of the faithful here on earth and is remembered as the Queen of Peace."
Pope's description of Mary during the audience
"May Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede so that peoples may find the path of peace."
Pope's appeal for intercession
"I ask you to include in your intentions the supplication for the gift of peace – a peace that is disarmed and disarming – for the whole world, especially for Ukraine and the Middle East."
Pope's explicit request for intentions
"A day of prayer and fasting for peace"
Discussing the proposed day of observance
Religious leaders who urge prayer for peace can shape moral conversations and mobilize aid, but they cannot replace political negotiation. The challenge for this message is to translate spiritual hope into practical steps that reduce suffering on the ground.
The phrase disarmed peace invites interpretation and may appeal to different audiences, from arms control advocates to ceasefire negotiators. In a moment of widening conflicts, the Vatican seeks to anchor the debate in mercy while nudging policymakers toward concrete action.
Highlights
- Peace begins with listening and prayer
- A disarmed peace invites real change
- Mary the Queen of Peace calls us higher
- When faith meets action wars lose their edge
Political sensitivity around global conflicts
The pope's call for a day of prayer and fasting touches ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, which may invite political and public scrutiny.
The plea for peace remains a quiet, persistent call beyond the pulpit.
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