Dear brothers and sisters,

I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you who have taken part in this celebration, which has been a great feast of holiness!

I thank the Cardinals, Patriarchs and Bishops who are present. I also greet with gratitude the President of the Italian Republic, the President of Lebanon and the distinguished official delegations, in particular those from Armenia and Venezuela.

I joyfully welcome the spiritual daughters of the Foundresses who have been canonized today and the various communities and associations inspired by the charisms of the new Saints. Thank you all for your devout participation!

I extend my greetings to the other pilgrims present, in particular to the Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros, which celebrated the traditional procession.

Today is World Mission Day. While the whole Church is missionary, today we pray especially for those men and women who have left everything to bring the Gospel to those who do not know it. They are missionaries of hope among all peoples. May the Lord bless them!

The news from Myanmar is sadly distressing: there are reports of ongoing armed clashes and aerial bombardments, including the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. I am spiritually close to those who are suffering as a result of the violence, insecurity and many hardships. I renew my heartfelt appeal for an immediate and effective ceasefire. May the instruments of war give way to those of peace, through inclusive and constructive dialogue.

Let us entrust to the intercession of the Virgin Mary and the new Saints our constant prayer for peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine and other places affected by war. May God grant all their leaders the wisdom and perseverance to advance in the search for a just and lasting peace.