Bishop O’Donnell invites all to join in prayer for peace, for the Holy Father and for world leaders

I ask that you join me in praying for peace, that the vision set before us by the Holy Father may be realized and that world leaders might seek and find nonviolent ways to resolve conflict.”

Bishop Ralph B. O’Donnell

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I am saddened by President Trump’s recent comments regarding Pope Leo XIV’s statements calling for peace and for an end to the war in Iran.

It is troubling that the Pope’s call for peace was reduced to a political view. In faith, we know the Holy Father is the Vicar of Christ on earth, serving as supreme pastor of the Church.

It is with pastoral charity that he calls for peace in our world, praying that nations would turn from war and violence, recognizing the God-given dignity of all people.

I ask that you join me in praying for peace, that the vision set before us by the Holy Father may be realized and that world leaders might seek and find nonviolent ways to resolve conflict.

Entrusting you to the maternal care of Mary, Queen of Peace,

Most Reverend Ralph B. O’Donnell

Bishop of Jefferson City