Pope Leo XIV received several popular movements gathered in Rome for the 5th International Meeting and Jubilee Pilgrimage.
In his address, he reiterated, following his predecessor Pope Francis, that “land, housing, and work are sacred rights” worth fighting for.
POPE LEO XIV
Is asking for land, housing, and work for those excluded something ‘new’? Seen from the centers of world power, certainly not; those who have financial security and a comfortable home may consider these demands somewhat outdated. The things that seem truly ‘new’ are self-driving cars, the latest fashion items, high-end mobile phones, cryptocurrencies, and other such things.
From the Paul VI Hall, before an audience of about 2,000 people, including farmers, migrants, recyclers, and representatives of marginalized communities, the Pope warned about growing inequality.
POPE LEO XIV
In fact, when cooperatives and work groups are formed to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, rescue those shipwrecked, care for children, create jobs, gain access to land, and build housing, we must remember that this is not ideology—it is truly living the Gospel.
With these words, Pope Leo invited those present to continue building justice “from below” and to remember that the first revolution is born of love.
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