Pope Leo XIV Honors 9/11 Victims on 25th Anniversary with Peace Appeal

Pope Leo XIV marks 9/11 anniversary with peace call, honoring victims and urging global unity.

September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Vatican City, Italy — Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy, marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a message of peace and remembrance.

The Chicago-born pontiff addressed crowds from his studio window in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday noon blessing, offering prayers for those who perished and for those still affected by the tragedy.

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Leo emphasized the need for renewed efforts toward peace, stating that “at a time when conflict and violence afflict so many of our brothers and sisters, I invite everyone to pray that the Lord will bestow his gift of peace upon the world.” He also reflected on the historical significance of the attacks, which occurred as he was in Rome for a religious gathering.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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