Pope Leo XIV reflects on All Saints’ Day amid the suffering of war

At the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the meaning of All Saints’ Day, emphasizing both the hope of eternal life and the ongoing suffering in the world. 

Speaking to the faithful, the Pope highlighted the contrast between the promise of heaven and the tragedies caused by injustice and war.

"Sisters and brothers, the mystery of the communion of saints, which we breathe in deeply today, reminds us of the final destiny of humanity: a great celebration in which we rejoice together in the love of God, present in all, recognizing and admiring the multifaceted beauty of faces, all different and all resembling the face of Christ. As we anticipate this future reality, we feel even more strongly and painfully how this contrasts with the tragedies that the human family is suffering because of injustice and war," he said.

Pope Leo XIV’s message called on the faithful to reflect on the unity and diversity of humanity, and to remember those suffering from conflict around the world.

The pontiff described the final destiny of humanity as a “great celebration” - a vision of hope and love that transcends earthly hardships.