Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war
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Pope's Easter message: Leaders must choose peace over war
""Let those who have weapons lay them down! Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace!" This urgent plea from Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the need for world leaders to prioritize peace over conflict."
""On this day of celebration, let us abandon every desire for conflict, domination, and power, and implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars." This statement reflects the pope's call for a collective commitment to peace."
""We must not grow accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent." Pope Leo XIV cautioned against complacency in the face of ongoing conflicts, particularly highlighting the situation in Iran."
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, calling for peace in his 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He urged world leaders to abandon desires for conflict and power, emphasizing the need to lay down weapons. The pope warned against becoming indifferent to violence, particularly criticizing the ongoing US-Israeli war in Iran. Thousands attended the Mass, marking a significant event in the Catholic liturgical year. Leo announced a vigil for peace to be held at St. Peter's Square, offering messages of Easter peace in multiple languages.
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