Papal Notes - Pope Leo to Catholic Politicians

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. Daniel 7:20

"On August 28, 2025, at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV received in audience a delegation of Catholic politicians and civil leaders from France. Pope Leo gave them a clear vision for how their faith should shape public life. He called for Catholic social teaching to be fully integrated into political life.

The Holy See Press Office published the following words expressed by Pope Leo:
• “The salvation that Jesus achieved through his death and

resurrection encompasses all dimensions of human life, including...politics. Christianity cannot be reduced to a simple private devotion.”
• “You are therefore called to strengthen yourselves in faith, to deepen your understanding of the doctrine—particularly the social doctrine—that Jesus taught the world, and to put it into practice in the exercise of your functions and in the drafting of laws.”

Perhaps the most remarkable statement is when Pope Leo tells Catholic politicians to “deepen their understanding of the doctrine” and then to “put it into practice in the exercise of your functions and in the drafting of laws.” 

He is directly merging the legislative processes of the state with the application of Catholic teaching. In other words, Pope Leo wants Catholic doctrine to serve as the blueprint for law and order." AdventMessenger