Pope Leo XIV has raised concerns about the erosion of human rights and the growing "zeal for war" in his address to the Diplomatic Corps. He warned that diplomacy is being overshadowed by the logic of power and war, threatening the foundations of international coexistence. The Pope emphasized the need for humility, dialogue, and multilateralism, citing the weakening of post-WWII principles that prohibit the use of force to violate others' borders. He highlighted the moral framework for diplomacy, rooted in truth and defense of the vulnerable, and applied it to global crises, including the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and tensions in the Caribbean and East Asia. He also addressed the ethical governance of AI, the crisis of language, and the importance of freedom of conscience and religious freedom. The Pope called for the protection of migrants, prisoners, and the family, and urged the courage to forgive and build peace.
