Pope Leo XIV marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with prayers for the victims and a renewed call for peace. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, he offers remembrance for those who died and those still affected by the tragedy.
Several outlets describe the pope’s remarks as a call to commit to peace in the aftermath of the attacks. CBS notes he makes his first public comments on the anniversary during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, speaking in English. Other reports emphasize the pope’s focus on prayers for those who lost their lives and for the broader goal of world peace.
Coverage across outlets is consistent on the occasion—commemoration of the 25th anniversary—and on the substance—prayers for victims and a plea for peace—while differing mainly in wording and emphasis, such as how strongly each outlet highlights “world peace” versus the more general renewed commitment to peace.
