Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue and an end to war and social division during visits to San Marino and the Italian city of Rimini on Saturday. Speaking to large crowds and local officials, he urges believers to respond to a “fractured world” by promoting friendship, mercy, and encounter rather than polarization.
In Rimini, the pope addresses tens of thousands and warns against a culture that “rearms minds, words and nations,” linking that mindset to conflict and hostility. Across his remarks, he frames dialogue as a Christian responsibility and a path toward peace. He also tells young Catholics they are “a sign that the future is promising, and not a threat,” offering encouragement for the next generation.
In San Marino, he meets with authorities of the world’s oldest surviving republic and reflects on the legacy of Saints Marino and Leone. He connects their message to a society grounded in freedom, mutual respect, and community, describing their influence as an example of translating Christian principles into a broader social and political model.
