Pope Leo XIV promotes peace through inner conversion and disarmament

Pope Leo XIV has centered his papacy on a theological vision of peace and integral disarmament, drawing significant inspiration from Saint Augustine and Saint John XXIII.

According to recent reflections by Robert Francis Prevost, the Pope views peace not merely as a geopolitical objective or the absence of war, but as a state of the soul born from inner conversion. This perspective aligns with the Augustinian concept of ‘tranquillitas ordinis’, where peace arises from the harmonious order of relationships between humanity, God, and oneself. The Pope emphasizes that true conflict begins within the human heart, driven by pride and greed.

Furthermore, Leo XIV invokes the legacy of Saint John XXIII, particularly his ‘Pacem in Terris’ teachings, to advocate for global coexistence based on human dignity, justice, and dialogue. He maintains that the logic of rearmament and force inevitably leads to destruction, reinforcing the necessity of negotiation and the renewal of human conscience to achieve lasting peace.