Pope Leo's Easter Peace Call

0:00That wraps Europe news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story. Pope Leo just marked his first Easter Mass as pontiff, dropping a strong call for everyone to lay down weapons and chase peace through real talk, not force. The first United States-born Pope skipped the usual rundown of global hotspots in his Erby-Ed or B-Blessing from St. Peter's Basilica, focusing. Instead, on Easter's core vibe of hope from Jesus' resurrection, he hid on how folks are numb to thousands dying in wars, plus the hate, division, and economic fallout they bring without naming spots like the. Ongoing fights involving the U.S., Israel, Iran, or Russia and Ukraine. Leo pulled from his predecessor Pope Francis' words on humanity's thirst for killing. Right before Francis passed on Easter Monday last year after, his own final appearance there. Around 50,000 faithful Pax St. Peter's Square for the Open Air Mass, surrounded by white roses and spring flowers that echoed his message.

1:01Against violence, profit idolatry, and abuses crushing the weak. Leo reclaimed some old school traditions too, Mike Washing Priest's feet on Holy Thursday, and carrying the full 14 stations of the cross himself. On Good Friday, the first Pope in decades to do that stretch. He wrapped the blessing by greeting crowds in 10 languages from Arabic to Chinese and Latin, then announced the prayer vigil for Peace on April. 11th inside the Basilica. As he steps back into these roles, Leo's pushing a fresh take on hope amid the chaos, urging the world to drop domination and embrace encounter over endless conflict.