Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom is Essential
Pope Leo XIV received members of Aid to the Church in Need at the Vatican on Friday.
The pontifical foundation supports the Catholic Church in its evangelizing work, particularly in communities that are needy, discriminated against, and persecuted.
The world continues to witness growing hostility and violence against those who hold different beliefs, including many Christians.
Aid to the Church in Need funds over 5,000 pastoral and humanitarian emergency projects in 137 countries, proclaiming that "we do not abandon our persecuted brothers and sisters" as one family in Christ.
The pope emphasized the importance of their work, highlighting that the right to religious freedom is not optional but essential.
- 5,000+ pastoral and humanitarian emergency projects funded by Aid to the Church in Need
- 137 countries where the foundation is active
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV stresses the importance of religious freedom.