Pope Leo's Easter Hope Amid War's Destruction

On April 5th, Pope Leo marked his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a strong push for hope

in the face of war's destruction.

He urged everyone to hold on to that hope right now, spotlighting ongoing fights like

the US-Israeli conflict with Iran now in its second month, and Russia's war in Ukraine.

He's been consistent on this, repeatedly demanding an end to hostilities and calling out

those who star wars, hurt the vulnerable, and chase profits over people.

As the first US-born Pope, he delivered the message from St. Peter's Square to crowds

of faithful, surrounded by blooming flowers that echoed his, theme of renewal amid pain.

He dove deeper into how death hides in everyday injustices, selfishness, oppression of the

poor, and neglect of the weak, tying it all to war's toll, and greets damage on the planet.

His words echo his predecessor, Pope Francis, warning against getting numb to cruelty and

evil, reminding us hope is the antidote as these global.

Tensions keep boiling.

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