Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Warns of a World Indifferent to Violence
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter address as pontiff, calling for peace and dialogue amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- He condemned violence and urged people to abandon desires for conflict, domination, and power, appealing for divine peace in a world plagued by wars and hatred.
- The address was given to tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square during a time of escalating tensions, including Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and heightened U.S.-Iran hostilities.
- Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, has recently become more vocal about war and peace issues, particularly in relation to the U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
