Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
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Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass, urging global leaders to lay down arms and choose peace through dialogue, emphasizing the message of hope in Christ's resurrection.
In his inaugural Easter Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for global peace and unity, urging leaders to choose dialogue over conflict.
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