Pope Leo XIV Calls for Humility Over Power in Christian Life
Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians to reject arrogance and the pursuit of power, saying the Kingdom of God grows through humility, patience and selfless service rather than force or public displays of strength.
Addressing pilgrims during the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, the Pope reflected on Jesus’ parables of the wheat and weeds, the mustard seed and the yeast, describing them as powerful lessons on how God works in the world.
He said God’s kingdom advances quietly, often through small and unnoticed acts, rather than through dramatic interventions or human authority.
The pontiff cautioned against imagining God as someone who dominates by power or imposes His will by force, adding that such thinking can also influence the way Christians live out their faith.
According to him, God deliberately chooses what appears small and ordinary, allowing His love to take root gently while respecting human freedom.
Pope Leo encouraged believers not to become discouraged by the presence of evil, explaining that God’s work continues even in difficult circumstances and often unfolds gradually.
He also warned against making hasty judgments about others, urging Christians to recognise the good that continues to grow despite life’s challenges.
The Holy Father said the Church must reflect God’s gentle approach by serving others with humility instead of seeking influence through authority or superiority.
Quoting the late Pope Benedict XVI, then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he reminded the faithful that the Christian mission follows the “logic of the seed,” where true greatness is found in becoming small and serving others.
He concluded by encouraging Christians to become instruments of love and hope, allowing the Gospel to transform the world through quiet acts of faith and compassion.
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