Pope Leo XIV urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming conflicts in Urbi et Orbi
WBUR [Unofficial]
April 5, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide. He departed from tradition by not listing global woes in his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, emphasized Easter’s message of hope and transformation.
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