Pope to Illinois Municipal Leaders: Authority Must Be Rooted in Service

Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transformed by the power of love

In an audience with the Illinois Municipal League, the pontiff said that Gospel values can be applied to city government to the benefit of the most vulnerable and for the common good. [...]

Pope Leo tells Bloomington-Normal mayors they have a duty to reduce suffering

Pope Leo XIV has told the mayors of Bloomington and Normal that authority must be understood as service. The Pope referred to the example of Christ, who came “not to be served but to serve.”

Pope to Illinois municipal leaders: Authority must be rooted in service

During a Holy Week audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the responsibility of civic leaders to serve the common good, uphold human dignity, and care for the most vulnerable. Read all

Pope Leo tells Illinois mayors to continue commitment to migrants

Pope Leo XIV on Monday told mayors from his native Illinois to continue their commitment to migrants. (ANSA)