“May those with the power to start wars choose peace—not a peace imposed by force, but one built through dialogue; not to dominate others, but to meet them,” he said.
Catholics across the globe marked Easter Sunday with prayers, reflection, and renewed hope as they celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
At the iconic St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter message, making a strong call for global peace. He urged world leaders to embrace dialogue instead of conflict.
Speaking before more than 50,000 faithful, the pontiff warned against what he described as a growing “globalization of indifference,” a concern long emphasized by his predecessor, Pope Francis.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh heavily on Christian communities. In Jerusalem, the area surrounding the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is widely regarded as the site of Christ’s resurrection—remained unusually quiet, as strict security measures limited access to only a small number of worshippers.
