On May 19, the United Nations headquarters in New York hosted a reception to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. In his speech, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, emphasized that the new Bishop of Rome advocates for a diplomacy of encounter. This approach involves dialogue, mutual listening, and the pursuit of peace.
This was reported by Vatican News.
According to the cardinal, under the leadership of Leo XIV, the Holy See intends to continue to cooperate with the international community “to promote human dignity, protect the vulnerable, and build bridges where mistrust might otherwise prevail.” From the first days of his pontificate, the Pope has shown his commitment to being a peacemaker, highlighting the importance of meetings, dialogue, and negotiations.
“To be remembered as the sowers of peace rather than those who claim victims”: this is the Holy Father's call to everyone seeking a more just and peaceful world. In light of global challenges such as climate change, conflicts, disagreements, migration, and artificial intelligence, the Pope urges a diplomacy founded on humility, compassion, and the common good, as emphasized by the Secretary of State.
The Holy See reaffirms its support for the UN mission as a platform where people can be heard and nations can seek solutions to the most challenging problems of humanity. Cardinal Parolin assured that the Vatican will “continue to offer its moral voice in defence of the poor and those in need, and in pursuit of peace and integral human development.”