Pope Leo Calls for Global Peace During Easter Vigil
Pope Leo led Easter celebrations at St. Peter's Basilica, urging global peace and condemning the Iran war. Without specifying conflicts, he baptized new converts and called for justice and unity. Leo criticized leaders who instigate wars and appealed to President Trump for its conclusion.
Pope Leo spearheaded the Easter vigil Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, urging attendees not to become desensitized to ongoing global conflicts and to actively pursue peace.
A vocal opponent of the Iran war, he refrained from naming specific conflicts but reinforced the message of justice and unity, baptizing 10 new converts in the process.
In his homily, Leo chastised leaders who instigate wars and reached out to President Trump, advocating for an end to the Iran war. The pontiff will conclude Easter with a Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, where he is expected to make a significant international appeal.
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