A press release from the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development explains that the pontiff chose the theme in order to set the “moral responsibility of those called to act in the...

The pontiff prayed on Tuesday for all who, “in this hour of profound sorrow, mourn the loss of their loved ones,” and thanked responders working “with generous dedication.”

“Tragic incidents continue,” Leo said Sunday, “indeed, they are multiplying, resulting in ever-increasing civilian casualties, including children.”