Peace be with you all! Pope Leo XIV Champions Traditional Family, Dignity of Unborn in First Address

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, declared Friday that the family is rooted in the “stable union between a man and a woman” and affirmed the inherent dignity of the unborn and elderly as God’s creations.

Speaking to the Vatican diplomatic corps, he reiterated Catholic teachings on marriage and abortion, setting a clear tone for his pontificate ahead of his installation Mass on Sunday.

In his first formal engagement since the conclave, Leo, an Augustinian, also urged a revival of multilateral diplomacy and interreligious dialogue to foster global peace.

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His address, a customary protocol for new popes, greeted representatives from over 180 nations with which the Holy See maintains diplomatic ties. The Vatican, a sovereign state, holds observer status at the United Nations.

Emphasizing peace as his pontificate’s cornerstone, Leo echoed his inaugural words from St. Peter’s Basilica: “Peace be with you all.”

His remarks signal a commitment to traditional doctrine alongside a diplomatic push for harmony, aligning with his order’s focus on community and service, as the Vatican navigates complex global challenges.

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