First American Pope Calls for Peace | Charlotte News

Pope Leo the Fourteenth, the first American pope, delivered a moving bilingual message on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling for global peace and prayer. Reflecting on the tragedy’s victims and survivors, he linked modern conflicts to systemic injustice and poverty — themes he first addressed as Augustinian leader just days after 9/11, when he was elected head of the order on his birthday. His poignant reminder: lasting peace begins with confronting root causes — not just mourning, but acting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsoctv.com/news/national/pope-commemorates/NQH7SQQ2X45SJBCO6CFIEFIYVI/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30ee726ed0ca3136 Report issues to [email protected].