During his inaugural Easter Mass, Pope Leo XIV called for global peace, emphasizing nonviolence as the true path to overcome evil. His commanding message was directed at a world grappling with numerous conflicts.
The Pontiff specifically pushed back against the divine justification of war, asserting that such actions are not undertaken in God's name. In his traditional Urbi et Orbi address, he refrained from naming specific international conflicts. Separately, on the same holiday, former President Donald Trump reportedly vowed "hell" for Iran.
Pope Leo's address highlighted Jesus's example of nonviolence as a powerful force. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
