Pontiff denounces structural injustices and defends fraternity as a response to extremism
Pope Leo 14 will launch a new book that addresses structural injustices and economic inequalities. According to the the work – titled “The power of the Gospel: Christian faith in 10 words”– will be published on Thursday (20.Nov.2025) by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the official publisher of the Vatican.
Edited by Lorenzo Fazzini, editorial director of the institution, the book brings together an anthology of the pontiff’s writings and pronouncements, organized by central themes of the Christian faith: Christ, heart, Church, mission, communion, peace, poor, fragility, justice and hope.
In the introduction, the pope expresses concern about the current global scenario. “We can no longer tolerate structural injustices in which those who have more always have more and, conversely, those who have less become increasingly poorer.”says the pontiff.
According to the Vatican portal, the pope also warns of possible consequences of growing inequalities. “There is a risk that hatred and violence will overflow, spreading misery among people”he said. In response to these challenges, the pontiff proposes: “The desire for communion, recognizing that we are brothers and sisters, is the antidote to all extremism”.
The work will initially be released in Italian and the official publication of the book will be presented at public events in 6 cities in Italy. Performances will take place in Vicenza and Cremona on November 21st, Trento on November 25th, Verona on December 1st, Genoa on December 5th and Cagliari on December 15th.
The launch events, organized by Editora do Vaticano, in partnership with ecclesiastical and cultural institutions, will also include screenings of the documentaries “Leo of Peru” e “Leo from Chicago”. Both productions were carried out by the Dicastery for Communication and address, respectively, Peru’s missionary period and its North American roots.
