Pope Calls for Compassion and Justice in Powerful Easter Address
In his first Easter services, Pope Leo condemned the 'brutality' of the world and urged Catholics to stand with the oppressed, washing the feet of 12 priests in a symbolic ritual.
Pope Leo, in his first Easter services as the leader of the Catholic Church, delivered a powerful message condemning the 'brutality' of the world and calling on the faithful to stand in solidarity with the oppressed. During the services, he performed the ritual of washing the feet of 12 priests, a symbolic gesture meant to embody the church's commitment to service and compassion.
In his homily, Pope Leo decried the rampant injustice and suffering he has witnessed across the globe, urging Catholics to be a force for positive change. He spoke of the need to confront the 'cruelty and indifference' that have become all too common, and to embrace the values of mercy, equality, and human dignity.
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