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Pope Leo XIV says sincere seekers of God, like atheist poet Rocco, are not truly atheists.
Pope Leo XIV responded to Rocco, an Italian atheist who expressed a deep longing for God through poetry, calling his reflection “beautiful” and likening it to St. Augustine’s search for divine truth.
The Pope emphasized that faith is defined not by belief or disbelief, but by the sincere pursuit of God, stating that those who seek Him with an open heart cannot truly be considered atheists.
He affirmed that all people, in their yearning for love and meaning, are seekers of the divine, and that this universal quest reflects human dignity and purpose.
The message, published in the February 2026 issue of Piazza San Pietro, aligns with the Vatican’s tradition of personal correspondence with readers.
El papa León XIV dice que los sinceros buscadores de Dios, como el poeta ateo Rocco, no son realmente ateos.