Overview

• At his Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pope told the faithful not to resign themselves to the logic of conflict and arms
• He cited Pius XII’s call “Mai più scempio di vite umane!” and noted its ongoing relevance in the face of global violence
• On the Feast of the Assumption, he entrusted prayers for peace to the Virgin Mary and linked them to the Jubilee theme Pellegrini di speranza
• Mass in Piazza della Libertà drew about 2,500 pilgrims and faithful, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani among those present
• Some outlets highlighted that the address coincided with the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, reflecting his push for multilateral dialogue and Vatican mediation