Message to the Nations and to All People of Good Will
Beloved brothers and sisters, leaders of nations, and citizens of the world:
Humanity stands at a crossroads. The choices made by those entrusted with authority carry profound consequences—not only for their own people, but for the entire human family and for future generations.
When leadership is guided by fear, by the pursuit of power, by the building of weapons that bring suffering to innocent lives, and by deceit, it leads the world down a path of darkness. Such a path wounds the dignity of the human person and distances us from the truth that all are brothers and sisters.
But………..
When leaders choose love over hatred, peace over conflict, and purity of intention over self-interest—when they seek dialogue instead of domination, cooperation instead of coercion, and invest in the well-being of people rather than instruments of destruction—they become builders of hope. They open the door to a world marked by justice, harmony, and shared prosperity.
To the people of every nation, I say: you are not without responsibility. Each of us is called to examine our own hearts. Peace in the world begins with peace within. Love in society begins with love in our daily actions. The transformation of the world begins with the transformation of the person.
Let us not grow indifferent. Let us not accept darkness as inevitable.
Instead, let us choose the light—through compassion, truth, and solidarity—so that together we may overcome what divides us and build a future worthy of the dignity God has given to every human being.
And yet, dear brothers and sisters, love must also be lived with courage.
You are not powerless before injustice. Whenever you choose truth over silence, whenever you refuse to cooperate with what harms others, whenever you raise your voice peacefully for dignity and justice, you begin to loosen the hold of darkness upon the world. When communities unite in conscience, when citizens act with responsibility, when hearts awaken together, no unjust power can endure for long.
Do not answer darkness with hatred, for that only deepens the night. Instead, answer it with a light so steady, so united, and so courageous that it cannot be overcome.
The future of the world is not decided by a few alone—it is shaped by the conscience of many.
Therefore, choose love. Choose peace. Choose purity of heart. And with these, build a world where leaders reflect the light that lives within their people.
May we walk this path with courage, with humility, and with unwavering hope.
