"There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others. May the principle of humanity never fail to be the hallmark of our daily actions. In the face of the cruelty of conflicts that involve defenseless civilians and schools, hospitals and humanitarian workers, we cannot allow ourselves to forget that it is not targets that are struck, but persons, each possessed of a soul and human dignity." Francis I, 23 April 2025