Vatican: Pope Leon XIV Calls for Peace During His First Easter Mass

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Vatican City

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Vatican: Pope Leon XIV Calls for Peace During His First Easter Mass

During his first Easter blessing at St. Peter's Square, Pope Leon XIV called for peace, urging those in power to choose dialogue over force. Addressing over 50,000 faithful, he warned against a 'globalization of indifference,' echoing the words of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Catholic Christians gathered worldwide to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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