Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
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In his first Easter Mass address at St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to choose peace and abandon desires for conflict. The US-born Pope, a vocal critic of the Iran war, delivered his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing to thousands of worshippers. While not naming specific countries, he denounced global conflicts and a growing indifference to violence, urging those with the power to wage war to instead choose peace. Pope Leo highlighted Jesus' nonviolent response to suffering in reference to the Easter story. He also announced a prayer vigil for peace to be held on April 11th. The Pope has repeatedly warned against indifference to war and suffering in recent Holy Week addresses.
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AI-ExtractedLeo will return to the basilica on 11 April to lead a prayer vigil for peace.
Leo made a rare direct appeal to Donald Trump on Tuesday, urging the US President to find an "off-ramp" to end the conflict with Iran.
Pope Leo called on "those who have the power to unleash wars" to choose peace.
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter Mass address as pontiff.
The pope has become a vocal critic of the Iran war.
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