Summary
Pope Leo XIV delivered an Easter message from St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, urging world leaders to choose peace over violence. He expressed concern over increasing global conflicts, including the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Russia's conflict in Ukraine, and warned against becoming indifferent to human suffering.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV gave his Easter message from St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
- The message was delivered to Catholics worldwide on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
- The pope called for world leaders to choose peace through dialogue instead of violence.
- He warned about the "globalization of indifference" toward suffering and violence.
- The message highlighted ongoing global conflicts like the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine.
- The Urbi et Orbi address traditionally includes themes of hope and renewal.
- This was Pope Leo's first Easter address since his election in May 2025.
