VATICAN CITY.— This Sunday, the Catholic church celebrated the Solemnity of Christ the Kingor solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universewith which the liturgical year concludes.
Solemnity of “Christ, King of the Universe”
This celebration was instituted by the Pope Pius XI in 1925in which Jesus Christ is proclaimed as the Lord of time and history.
It also seeks to highlight his influence, his divine authority and his role as a guide and savior of humanity. Likewise, it aims to remind the faithful of the divine power of Jesuswhich is incomparable with that of any human being. Therefore, invite recognize Christ as ruler of the worlda reference to divine will, hope, goodness and the sacred, published in an article by the Catholic news agency ACI Prensa.
Pope Leo XIV, on the feast of Christ the King
Homily of the Jubilee of the Choirs and Choirs
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
This Sunday, at St. Peter’s Squarewithin the framework of Jubilee dedicated to Choirs and Choirshe Pope Leo XIV He led his homily focused on the spiritual, ecclesial and human value of music. Starting from the responsorial psalm – “Let us go with joy to meet the Lord” – he proposed a spiritual journey where singing is revealed as a privileged way of walking together towards Christ, King of the Universe, whose power is manifested not in strength but in crucified love, the Vatican news agency, Vatican News, reported.
Singing: expression of the heart and faith
The Pope recalled that music has accompanied humanity since its origins, allowing us to express what words alone cannot achieve. He cited Saint Augustine to emphasize that “singing is typical of those who love,” since those who sing not only express their deepest emotions, but also love the One to whom they direct their song.
“Dear choristers and musicians, today you celebrate your jubilee and thank the Lord for having granted you the gift and grace to serve him, offering your voices and your talents for his glory and for the spiritual edification of your brothers,” the holy father expressed in his message.
And he added, “Their task is to involve them in the praise of God and to make them participate better in the liturgical action through singing. Today they fully express their “iubilum”, their joy, which is born from the heart flooded with the joy of grace.”
Sunday Angelus
world youth day
After the celebration of the holy mass, His Holiness Leo XIV said, “today we celebrate the World Youth Day in dioceses around the world. I spiritually bless and embrace those who participate in the various celebrations and initiatives. On the feast of Christ the King, I pray that every young person discovers the beauty and joy of following Him, the Lord, and dedicating themselves to His Kingdom of love, justice and peace.”
“Before praying the Angelus together, I wish to greet all those who have participated in this jubilee celebration, especially the choirs and choirs coming from all over the world. Thank you for your presence! May the Lord bless your service!” exclaimed the Bishop of Rome.
After the greeting, Pope Leo XIV referred to the priests and students who were kidnapped in Nigeria and Cameroon.
“It is with immense sadness that I received the news of the kidnapping of priests, faithful and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. I feel deep pain, especially for the numerous kidnapped young people and their anguished families. I make a vehement appeal for the immediate release of the hostages and I urge the competent Authorities to adopt the necessary measures to achieve it. Let us pray for these brothers and sisters of ours, and that churches and schools always and everywhere continue to be safe and hopeful spaces,” said the holy father.
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