Schweitzer congratulates Pope Leo XIV: Hope for justice and peace!

Ministerpräsident Schweitzer gratuliert Papst Leo XIV. zu seiner Wahl und betont die Bedeutung von Dialog und Gemeinschaft.
Prime Minister Schweitzer congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his choice and emphasizes the importance of dialogue and community. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Schweitzer congratulates Pope Leo XIV: Hope for justice and peace!

At a moment of historical extent, Pope Leo XIV kept his first speech on the Mittelloggia of St. Peter's Basilica on May 8, 2025. At 7:23 p.m. he stepped onto the window and expressed the peace greeting of the risen Christ. His main concern, as he put it it, was to create peace for all people, peoples and the entire earth. The message of his first words was clear: the beauty and joy of knowing Jesus was the foundation of his mission.

Pope Leo XIV expressly thanked his predecessor, Pope Francis, and praised his blessing for the world. He called on to advance without fear and united and emphasized the need to build bridges and search for dialogue. These are not only empty promises, but rather the cornerstones of his vision for the Catholic Church.

congratulations from Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) congratulated the new Pope on his choice. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of community and dialogue in the message of the new Pontifex. "People are looking for someone who has the well -being of the global community in view and demands justice," said Schweitzer. These words create a connection between the expectations of the believers and the challenges in front of which the church is facing.

Schweitzer wishes Leo XIV. Success, health and strength for the upcoming tasks. He hopes from the new Pope that he stays close to humans and that he is working towards justice, peace and reconciliation. In particular, he emphasized the importance of an open examination of the big questions about the future of the church, which could experience a new upswing under the leadership of Leo XIV.

an outlook on the future

The Rhineland-Palatinate Prime Minister sees the Catholic Church as an indispensable partner for good cooperation in society. The influence of the new Pope will not only have meaning on the Catholic Church in Germany, but also on the global dialogue between religions. An important aspect is the strengthening of the internal Christian ecumenism, which could develop through the views and deeds of Leo XIV.

Schweitzer expressed hope that the synodal way under the new Pope can be continued. In view of the challenges in front of which the Catholic Church is facing, it is crucial that Pope Leo XIV wins the trust of the believers and strikes the hoped -for direction. Not only the fate of the Church depends on the further development, but also that of the many people who hope for a fairer and more peaceful way of dealing in the world.

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