In a message to Catholic media gathered in Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV has called on communicators to be voices of peace, reconciliation, and compassion in a divided world.

Addressing journalists at the Days of St Francis de Sales, the Holy Father urged Catholic media to amplify the voices of those who suffer, those on the margins, and those quietly working for peace. He encouraged a form of communication that “disarms hearts” and resists hatred, fanaticism, and polarisation.

Pope Leo XIV also reflected on the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence, reminding communicators of the enduring importance of truth, human relationships, and words that heal rather than wound.

Highlighting the witness of Father Jacques Hamel, the French priest killed in 2016, the Pope pointed to dialogue, closeness, and respect as essential foundations for Christian communication today.

Catholic media, he said, are called to be artisans of words that unite, restore dignity, and bring hope to a fractured world.

📸 Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes