Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders on Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetate, the Church\u2019s declaration on building relationships with non-Christian religions. Approximately 300 representatives of world religions and cultures joined the Holy Father for an evening ecumenical prayer service for peace organized by the Community of Sant\u2019Egidio and held at the Colosseum in Rome. Pope Leo XIV joins religious leaders at Rome\u2019s Colosseum for the Community of Sant\u2019Egidio\u2019s annual Meeting for Peace, delivering a powerful appeal urging all faiths to renew their commitment to reconciliation, dialogue, and prayer for a world without war. pic.twitter.com\/KEDuL99NoV \u201cPeace is a constant journey of reconciliation,\u201d the Holy Father said at the Oct. 28 event. Thanking religious leaders for coming together in Rome, he said their interfaith meeting expressed their shared \u201cconviction that prayer is a powerful force for reconciliation.\u201d \u201cThis is our witness: offering the immense treasures of ancient spiritualities to contemporary humanity,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need a true and sound era of reconciliation that puts an end to the abuse of power, displays of force, and indifference to the rule of law,\u201d he added. \u201cEnough of war, with all the pain it causes through death, destruction, and exile!\u201d In his remarks, the pope urged people not to be indifferent to the \u201ccry of the poor and the cry of the earth\u201d in their pursuits for peace in countries scarred by ongoing conflict and injustice. \u201cIn the power of prayer, with hands raised to heaven and open to others, we must ensure that this period of history, marked by war and the arrogance of power, soon comes to an end, giving rise to a new era,\u201d he said. \u201cWe cannot allow this period to continue. It shapes the minds of people who grow accustomed to war as a normal part of human history,\u201d he continued. Several people waved small blue banners with the word \u201cpeace\u201d in different languages while Pope Leo and the other religious leaders lit candles to symbolize their shared prayer and renewed commitment to engage in interfaith dialogue. After the prayer gathering at Rome\u2019s iconic landmark, the Holy Father returned to the Vatican to join colorful celebrations jointly organized by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. To mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetate, several multicultural music and dance performances were held inside the Vatican\u2019s Paul VI Audience Hall as well as a presentation highlighting papal initiatives to promote the Church\u2019s dialogue with other religions since the pontificate of Pope Paul VI. Pope Leo\u2019s appearance and special address toward the end of the two-hour gathering highlighted the Church\u2019s reverence for all people and its desire to collaborate with others for the common good. \u201cWe belong to one human family, one in origin, and one also in our final goal,\u201d he said. \u201cReligions everywhere try to respond to the restlessness of the human heart.\u201d \u201cEach in its own way offers teachings, ways of life, and sacred rites that help guide their followers to peace and meaning,\u201d he said. Emphasizing the common mission shared among people of different religions to \u201creawaken\u201d the sense of the sacred in the world today, the Holy Father encouraged people to \u201ckeep love alive.\u201d \u201cWe have come together in this place bearing the great responsibility as religious leaders to bring hope to a humanity that is often tempted by despair,\u201d Leo said. \u201cLet us remember that prayer has the power to transform our hearts, our words, our actions, and our world,\u201d he said. Watch the Pope’s full speech below. This article was originally published on Catholic News Agency. Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp Kristina Millare Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter. More news related to this article Here\u2019s What To Know About The First Female Vatican Prefect In The Catholic Church\u2019s History \u2018I lost a dad\u2019: Pope Francis speaks about losing Benedict XVI FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV\u2019s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry EXPLAINER: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church? LIVE | Pope Francis in D. R. Congo | Meeting with young people & catechists Cardinal Grech opens world meeting of priests: \u2018Our stories are human stories\u2019<\/p>\n