Praying with the Popes: Words of Hope and Peace from Leo XIII to Leo XIV

Praying with the Popes: Words of Hope and Peace from Leo XIII to Leo XIV is a rich and uplifting devotional that brings together the wisdom, compassion and prayerful voice of the Holy Father on the theme of peace. This book offers curated prayers reflections and meditations drawn from papal teachings and addresses that focus on reconciliation, healing and the pursuit of harmony in a fractured world.

Each section invites readers to pause and enter deeply into prayer as they consider pressing personal and global concerns through the lens of the Gospel. The reflections are grounded in Scripture and shaped by the Pope’s pastoral heart, offering clarity, encouragement and a renewed sense of hope.

The popes featured in this book served the Church from 1878 to 2025:

• Leo XIII
• Pius X
• Benedict XV
• Pius XI
• Pius XII
• John XXIII
• Paul VI
• John Paul I
• John Paul II
• Benedict XVI
• Francis
• Leo XIV
   

Perfect for personal devotion, small group prayer or parish reflection, this work encourages a deeper connection with the mission of peace at the heart of Christian life. It invites you to pray with intention, encounter God’s presence in everyday challenges and be inspired to bring peace into your relationships communities and world.