On Sunday, May 24, Pope Leo XIV held a festive liturgy dedicated to Pentecost. Thoughts of peace were once again at the center of his sermon. This was reported by the Vatican press service, according to UNN.
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Pope Leo XIV marked the feast of Pentecost with a prayer for the salvation of humanity from the "evil of war." More than 5,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican for the service, which concludes the Easter cycle.
"With a fervent heart, let us pray that the Holy Spirit of the Risen One saves us from the evil of war, which is overcome not by superpowers, but by the omnipotence of love," the pontiff stated during the liturgy. In his sermon, he reflected on the life-giving action of the Holy Spirit.
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Pentecost is one of the most important feasts in the Christian calendar, falling on the 50th day after Easter.
Christians believe that on this day, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and the Virgin Mary in the form of tongues of fire. After this, the apostles, strengthened in their faith, began to speak in different languages, which enabled them to preach the Word of God throughout the world. Therefore, Pentecost is also considered the birthday of the Christian Church.