Pope Leo XIV addresses peace and youth empowerment in new book

Pope Leo XIV has released a new anthology titled “Disarmed and Disarming. Peace is a Gift,” which will be presented in Siena, Italy. The volume collects reflections on peace issued since his election on May 8, 2025, emphasizing that peace requires a personal and collective commitment to move beyond war as a solution.

The Pope warns of global threats to human survival, specifically citing the combination of cyber dominance and global rearmament. He argues that peace is not merely the absence of weapons but a rejection of resentment and vengeance in daily life.

In a separate thematic focus, the Pope’s teachings are being applied to social and political challenges regarding younger generations. His message calls for a pact of trust between institutions and youth, arguing that courage in young people must be nurtured through concrete opportunities, employment, and social participation rather than mere exhortation. This perspective highlights the need for communities to move away from individual competition toward a culture of solidarity and inclusion.