Vatican City: Marking the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Gravissimum Educationis, Pope Leo XIV has issued a new apostolic letter titled Drawing New Maps of Hope, calling for a renewed global commitment to education that restores human dignity, fosters justice, and rebuilds trust in a world scarred by war, inequality, and digital fragmentation.

Signed on October 27 and released by the Vatican on October 28, the letter reaffirms the enduring relevance of Gravissimum Educationis while expanding its vision to meet the challenges of today’s complex social and technological landscape. The pope reflects on the millions of children still deprived of education and urges Christian educators to respond creatively to crises shaped by migration, conflict, and poverty.

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