Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and dignity in Honduras

Pope Leo XIV met with the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Honduras (CEH) during an Ad Limina Apostolorum visit at the Vatican. The meeting, which lasted over two hours, focused on the social and pastoral challenges facing Honduras, including violence, poverty, and exclusion.

The Pope called for the promotion of a culture of peace, urging the Church and society to foster dialogue, respect, and reconciliation. He emphasized that education, dignified work, and social solidarity are essential pillars for addressing violence and providing opportunities for younger generations. He specifically noted that a future of hope cannot be built without firmly protecting human dignity.

The visit also served as a moment of mourning for the recent death of Monsignor Teodoro Gómez Rivera. The Honduran delegation presented reports on the social, economic, and pastoral realities of their respective dioceses to the Holy See.