After a few days of rest at the apostolic residence of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican this Tuesday to resume his pastoral and institutional agenda. Upon his arrival, he once again raised one of the priorities of his pontificate: the active promotion of peace in a world wounded by conflict, division, and violence.

During his stay in the peaceful town of Castelli Romani, the Holy Father continued to closely monitor the developments in international crises, especially those affecting the most vulnerable communities. His return to Rome was not only physical but also symbolic: in clear words, he reaffirmed that “peace is not a naive dream, but an urgent task that requires courage, patience, and faith.”

Leo XIV insisted that true peace cannot be achieved through power or imposition, but rather through encounter, forgiveness, and collaborative work among peoples and cultures. “We continue to promote peace,” he emphasized, noting that the Church must be a bridge, never a barrier, and that its role is essential in healing the open wounds at the heart of the world.

The resumption of his work at the Vatican will include meetings with diplomatic delegations, religious leaders, and social actors, with the aim of strengthening networks of dialogue that promote justice and fraternal coexistence.

With this new impetus, the Pontiff reminds us that peace begins with each individual’s commitment, and that building it day by day, even in the smallest ways, is a concrete way of living the Gospel.