Pope Leo criticized the emergence of nationalist political movements on Sunday, calling them unfortunate, without naming a specific country or national leader.Leo, the first pope from the U.S., asked during a Mass with a crowd of tens of thousands in St.

The pontiff criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world and asked the holy spirit to "break down barriers and tear down the walls of indifference and hatred."

Pope Leo criticised the rise of nationalist political movements during Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, advocating for reconciliation and dialogue. The Pope asked the Holy Spirit to eliminate barriers and indifference, denouncing exclusionary mindsets and ‘security’ zones that separate people.