Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
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Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands at his first Easter Mass, calling for global peace.
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Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter Mass to call on global leaders to prioritize peace, addressing thousands of worshippers gathered in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday. The address marks the new pontiff's inaugural major public statement since assuming office as head of the Roman Catholic Church. Easter is the most significant religious holiday for Catholics worldwide, making the timing of his first papal message particularly symbolic and widely watched by global audiences. By emphasizing peace during his inaugural address, Leo XIV signaled the Vatican's priorities on the international stage during his papacy. The message carries particular weight given ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Catholic Church's traditional role as a moral voice in global affairs.
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