On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war 68.6%
The Washington Post - By Anthony Faiola - 4/5/2026, 12:15 PM
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ROME — Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter speech Sunday to deliver a resounding call for peace in times of renewed war, declaring, “Let those who have weapons lay them down!” “Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace!” Leo said. “Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others,... more