Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call on Sunday to exercise hope against “the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ saying “we need this song of hope today” as conflicts spread around the world. With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Pope Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities. In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak, and prioritize profits. Lent and Holy Week 2026 in Cebu: A CDN Digital special Leo, […]... Keep on reading: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope

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