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Pope Leo XIV Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with Call for Global Peace
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Core Event
On the Sunday slated for September 13, Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Prevost in Chicago and the first American pontiff—addressed crowds from the apostolic palace window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. Speaking in English, he marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, renewing prayers for the victims and for those still bearing the day’s wounds.
Background & Context
Prevost was in Rome on September 11, 2001, serving as provincial leader of his Augustinian order. The following day, September 14, he celebrated his birthday and was elected superior of the entire order, a role he held until 2012.
Official Statements & Responses
In his September 13 address, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that remembrance of the 25-year-old tragedy should inspire renewed commitment to peace, especially through prayer.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The memory of the tragic events of 25 years ago pushes us to renew our commitment to peace, above all with prayer.” — Italian
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The source describes the pope’s remarks as having already occurred on Sunday, yet the date ledger classifies September 13 as a scheduled (future) event. This timing inconsistency is not clarified within the available material, leaving the exact date of the address ambiguous.