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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"Let those who have weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re is the dean of the College of Cardinals.
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell is the chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
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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.
In his inaugural Easter Mass, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for global peace and unity, urging leaders to choose dialogue over conflict.
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.
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