The pontiff expressed concern over the deteriorating living conditions of the Somali population—particularly women and children—caused by a combination of violence and extreme weather events.

Addressing thousands of the faithful and pilgrims gathered at the Vatican, he urged the international community to respond with solidarity to ensure necessary aid reaches those affected.

Pope Leo XIV’s appeal followed a reflection on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, which he linked to a concept of justice and human relations that transcends the logic of calculation and rivalry.

The Supreme Pontiff upheld that society benefits when the logic of love prevails over the logic of calculation, and he connected mercy, peace, and gratitude to the overcoming of divisions and rivalries.

In his message, he also remembered those who were deported and held prisoner during World War II, emphasizing the need to remember history to avoid repeating past errors.

Pope Leo XIV’s remarks come amidst an international climate marked by conflicts, humanitarian crises, and population displacement—issues regarding which the Pope has repeatedly called for peace, dialogue, and cooperation among peoples in recent weeks.

On September 18, during an audience with members of the Pope Leo XIV International Study Center, the pontiff noted that it is not war, but rather the building of peace and just balances, that fosters civilization; he also advocated for the active participation of various social and cultural sectors.

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