Pope's First Easter Mass Calls for Peaceful Dialogue Worldwide
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Easter Mass message emphasizes the importance of laying down arms and pursuing peaceful resolutions to global conflicts through open dialogue.
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, delivering a powerful message of peace and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide. Departing from tradition, the U.S.-born pope did not list global woes in his Urbi et Orbi blessing, instead urging all parties to lay down their arms and seek resolution through dialogue.
In his homily, Pope Leo emphasized the importance of breaking the cycle of violence and finding common ground, even in the midst of seemingly intractable disputes. He challenged world leaders to have the courage to pursue peaceful solutions, stating,
Source: Associated Press
