Rome: In a compelling address at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Pope Leo XIV underscored the moral imperative of eradicating hunger, linking it directly to the pursuit of global peace. The visit, coinciding with World Food Day and the FAO’s 80th anniversary, highlighted the Holy See’s unwavering support for the agency’s mission to combat food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide.

Set against the historic backdrop of Rome’s Aventine Hill, the Caracalla Baths, and the Circus Maximus, the FAO headquarters stood as a symbolic microcosm of the global struggle against hunger. Addressing a distinguished gathering of UN officials, world leaders, and goodwill ambassadors, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that lofty ideals alone cannot alleviate human suffering.

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