Pope Leo XIV Vows Vatican Will Actively Oppose Global Human Rights Violations

Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST

Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis, has declared that the Vatican will not remain silent regarding human rights abuses worldwide. During his address to 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See, the American pontiff emphasized the Vatican's commitment to addressing global inequalities and advocating for marginalized populations, continuing Pope Francis' legacy of championing social justice issues.