The Pope addresses topics ranging from the risks of artificial intelligence in health to the role of the Churches in the fight against climate change, as well as liturgical formation and Vatican diplomacy.

Pope Leo XIV has been very active in the public sphere in recent days, delivering speeches and messages that address issues of profound social, ecclesial, and global importance. From warnings about the dehumanization of healthcare management to urgent calls for environmental protection at the upcoming COP30, the Pontiff has combined ethical reflections with practical exhortations, directed at both specialists and entire communities.

One of his most forceful messages was delivered during the IX Seminar on Ethics in Healthcare Management, held at the Vatican with Ibero-American professionals. Leo XIV warned of the danger that artificial intelligence and certain biases in resource management could turn patients into mere “statistics” or “data,” manipulated by economic or political interests. “The imminent risk is that people will thus fall into a perverse manipulation that will classify them according to the treatments they need and their cost,” he cautioned, proposing as an antidote a broad perspective “like God’s,” one that prioritizes the common good, solidarity, and direct human interaction, without ever separating it from compassion and the recognition of the dignity of each patient.

In the liturgical sphere, the Pope met with diocesan leaders responsible for liturgical ministry and emphasized the need for competent formation in parishes and dioceses. He criticized practices such as the proclamation of readings without adequate preparation or celebrations lacking biblical depth, and urged the revival of parish liturgical groups and the promotion of Christian initiation programs that make the mystery of faith understandable through rites and signs. “Let the liturgy be carefully cultivated and explained with competence,” he summarized, calling for pastoral creativity that involves readers, singers, and the faithful in general.

Addressing the diplomatic staff of the apostolic nunciatures during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo XIV exhorted them to be “pilgrims of hope” in contexts of conflict and poverty. He asked them to resist isolation, cultivate deep roots in their priestly identity, and bring light where peace and justice are lacking, reminding them of Jesus’ words: “You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.”

The protection of the most vulnerable was central to his message to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. In a workshop on building communities that safeguard dignity, the Pope insisted that “dignity is not something obtained by merit or force,” but a divine gift that precedes everything. He called for the prevention of abuses of conscience, power, and sexuality in consecrated life, promoting healthy relationships and communities where “the wound is transformed into a sliver of grace” through justice and mercy.

Finally, in a video message addressed to the Churches of the Global South gathered in Belém, Brazil, in preparation for COP30, Leo XIV called for immediate action on the climate crisis. “We are stewards of creation, not rivals for its resources,” he affirmed, noting that one in three people lives in extreme vulnerability due to floods, droughts, and extreme heat. While acknowledging the progress made by the Paris Agreement, he lamented the lack of political will and concluded with a call for unity: “Let us together send a clear global message: nations stand united in firm solidarity through climate cooperation.”

Here are all the speeches of the Holy Father:

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV
TO DIPLOMATIC COLLABORATORS
IN THE PONTIFICAL REPRESENTATIONS

Clementine Hall
Monday, November 17, 2025

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you.

Your Eminence, Your Excellencies,
Dear Priests!

I express my gratitude to the Cardinal Secretary of State for his kind words, as well as to the Superiors of the Secretariat of State, especially the Secretary for the Pontifical Representations and the so-called Third Section, which has thoughtfully organized these days of fraternity, prayer, and dialogue.

Your presence is a source of special joy for me, because for the first time I welcome you all together. The occasion is very significant: the Jubilee of Hope. You too, like so many pilgrims, have come to Rome, to the Tomb of the Apostle Peter, to confirm your faith and renew the resolutions that inspire your ministry. One could truly emphasize that we have done this, you have done it together with all the people of God, and how important it is to recognize that your service is with the people of God, not separate from them. Thus, coming on pilgrimage is truly a way to walk together with the entire Church. The Holy Year is for all of us a providential opportunity to rediscover and deepen the beauty of our vocation, that is, our common call to holiness, which commits us each day to be witnesses of Christ, the living hope for the world.

I would first like to thank you because, as the Apostle reminds us (cf. Phil 3:12), you did not hesitate before the voice of the Master, who invites us to follow him, leaving everything to bring the redeeming word of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This appeal resonates in a truly special way for you, who have been chosen to exercise the priestly ministry in the Pontifical Representations: a gift and commitment to be a presence everywhere for the whole Church and, in particular, for the pastoral solicitude of the Pope, who presides over her in charity.

Certainly, your particular service is arduous and therefore requires a heart ardent for God and open to humanity; it demands study and expertise, self-denial and courage; it grows in trust in Jesus and in docility to the Church, which is expressed in obedience to your Superiors. In the countries where you work, encountering different peoples and languages, do not forget that the first witness you must give is that of priests in love with Christ and dedicated to building up his Body. By serving the ecclesial communities, may you reflect the Pope’s affection and closeness for each one, maintaining a lively sentire cum Ecclesia. I think especially of those of you who find themselves in contexts of difficulty, conflict, and poverty, where moments of despair are not lacking. In these very labors, remember that the Church supports you in prayer: therefore, strengthen your priestly identity by drawing strength from the Sacraments, from fraternal communion, and from constant docility to the Holy Spirit.

By cultivating those human virtues expressed in daily words and gestures, build relationships with everyone, resisting the temptation to isolate yourselves. Instead, remain grafted into the ecclesial body and the history of peoples: both that from which you come and those to whom you are sent. Each nation offers you its own traditions to be known, loved, and respected, just as the farmer respects the land and, by cultivating it, reaps the good fruits of his labor. Therefore, do not be detached men, but passionate disciples of Christ, immersing yourselves in an evangelical way in the contexts in which you live and work. The great missionaries remind us, in fact, that inculturation is not a folkloristic attitude, because it arises from the desire to dedicate oneself to the land and the people we serve.

The new sense of belonging you experience does not constitute an alternative to the social and ecclesial contexts that gave rise to it. It is therefore necessary to continue to nurture, as much as possible, the bond with your particular Church. When this sense of belonging is lost, demotivation sets in: then we become like trees without roots. If, however, it continues to receive lifeblood, the tree can even be transplanted elsewhere and thus bear new fruit.

In times of difficulty, which we sometimes experience, it is good for us to confirm our motivation with the words, for example, of Saint Augustine: “My pond, my love” (Confessions XIII, 9). Even the great prophet Elijah, at a certain point, felt that all his work had been in vain. However, the Lord raised him up, showing him a certain goal and a sure path on which to walk (cf. 1 Kings 19:1-18). Dear friends, you too ascend every day to your inner Horeb, that is, to the place where the Spirit of God speaks to the heart. In every Pontifical Representation there is a chapel, the true center of your home, where daily, together with the Apostolic Nuncio, the religious sisters, and collaborators, you celebrate the Eucharist, raising prayers of praise and supplication to the Lord. May the light of the Tabernacle dispel shadows and anxieties, illuminating the path you are following. Thus the word of the Lord Jesus is fulfilled: you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (cf. Mt 5:13-14). By guarding this miracle of grace, be pilgrims of hope, especially where people lack justice and peace.

I hope that these days spent in fraternity and prayer may reinvigorate your spiritual life and help you fervently continue the mission the Church has entrusted to you. Convey my greetings to the Mission Leaders with whom you cooperate, whom I met last June, and also to your families. I entrust you all to the care of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, and I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing. Thank you.