Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has called on students and faculty of the Pontifical Institute for Christian Archaeology to use their work to build bridges between peoples, promote peace and contribute to greater understanding across nations.

Pope met the Institute’s community at the Vatican on Thursday as it marked the 100th anniversary of its founding. The visit coincided with the release of his new Apostolic Letter, "On the Importance of Archaeology", written for the centenary.

Speaking to the group, he recalled how Pope Pius XI established the Institute in 1925 to guide young researchers from around the world toward the scientific study of early Christian history. He said that a hundred years later this mission remains strong, especially through international conferences and academic co

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