Pope Leo's Easter Peace Call, North Carolina Churches Celebrate

0:00Pope Leo, the first United States-born Pope, led his inaugural Easter Mass on Sunday from St. Peter's Basilica. He pushed world leaders to drop their weapons and chase peace through straight talk, breaking away from decades old Easter customs and his blessing. Unlike past Pope's who called out active wars and crises by name, Leo kept a general this time around, focusing on broad calls for dialogue without, pointing fingers at hotspots, down in central North Carolina's triangle region, churches overflowed with folks marking Resurrection Sunday, the heart of Christian faith celebrating, Jesus' rise, many showed up seeking solace amid shaky economies and ongoing American military op-sabroad, parishioners mixed prayers for global calm through diplomats in faith with support for troops, especially those from local spots like Eastern North, Carolina. His gather for worship and meals, holding on to hope that brighter days lie ahead despite the chaos, wrapping Eastern Reflection and Resilience.

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