HarperOne has unveiled the cover of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming book, “Peace Be With You: My Words to the Church and to the World.” This much-anticipated work marks the Pope’s first full-length publication to be released in the United States, scheduled for next year.
In a statement released on Wednesday, HarperOne announced it had secured worldwide rights to the book, which is slated to hit shelves on February 26. The publication, which compiles Pope Leo XIV’s sermons and speeches since his papal election in May, serves as a call for peace, unity, and reconciliation in today’s divided world. HarperOne, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, describes the book as a profound vision for fostering global harmony.
The book’s title, “Peace Be With You,” echoes the Pope’s inaugural message delivered from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in May. In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV extended a heartfelt message of peace, stating, “I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world. Peace be with you!”
HarperOne is no stranger to publishing works by prominent religious figures, having previously released titles by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis. With the upcoming release of Pope Leo XIV’s book, the publisher continues its tradition of sharing influential spiritual insights with a global audience.
“I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world,” he said. “Peace be with you!”
HarperOne has previously released works by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis among others.
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