Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis' final words in Easter plea against growing 'indifference' to war
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On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter's Basilica, urging the world to abandon conflict and not grow indifferent to the violence and death caused by global wars. Addressing a crowd of over 50,000, Leo called for peace through dialogue, not domination, and reminded the faithful of Christ's nonviolent power. He invoked Pope Francis's final Easter message from a year prior, warning against a "globalization of indifference" to the many conflicts around the world. Earlier, during his first Easter Mass as Pope, Leo emphasized the need for hope amidst the violence of war. He has repeatedly called for a halt to hostilities in conflicts such as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Russian campaign in Ukraine.
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AI-ExtractedPope Francis warned of a "globalization of indifference."
Leo invoked what he said were the final words that Pope Francis issued to the world one year ago.
Leo reminded the faithful that "the power with which Christ rose is entirely nonviolent."
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Easter blessing as pontiff on Sunday.
Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month.
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