Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter Mass as pontiff as Christians celebrate worldwide
Summary
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pope, calling for peace and urging people to solve global conflicts through dialogue. He spoke to a large crowd at St. Peter's Basilica, encouraging them to hope and reject war. Unlike past popes, he did not list specific conflicts during his Easter speech.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope.
- During his first Easter Mass, he called for peace and an end to warfare through dialogue, not force.
- He did not mention specific global conflicts in his Easter message.
- The current U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine are ongoing.
- Leo's predecessor, Pope Francis, reminded the faithful of the widespread violence before he passed away last Easter.
- Pope Leo XIV announced a prayer vigil for peace on April 11.
- Leo returned to the tradition of greeting the faithful in multiple languages and washing priests' feet.
- Christians in the Holy Land celebrated Easter with restrictions due to security concerns, affecting various religious gatherings.
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