Papa Leon al XIV-lea a împlinit 71 de ani. Primul an de pontificat, dominat de apelurile la pace, reconciliere și apărarea demnității umane

Pope Leon XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on September 14, 2026, receiving global messages of goodwill. His first year as pontiff emphasized peace, reconciliation, and human dignity. The Italian Bishops' Conference acknowledged his service and highlighted his focus on keeping the Gospel central to Church life. Leon XIV has frequently addressed themes of peace and unity, especially during his apostolic journeys to Turkey, Lebanon, Monaco, and Algeria. His encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas," discusses the relationship between technology and humanity, stressing that technology should serve human dignity. He also completed the Apostolic Exhortation "Dilexi te" and addressed the plight of migrants during his visit to Lampedusa.