Pope Leo: War Rejected, Peace Urged

Pope Leo XIV, in his Palm Sunday homily, unequivocally rejected war and violence, emphasizing Jesus as the king of peace. He condemned the use of religion to justify conflicts, such as the U.S.-Israel conflict against Iran and Russias push in Ukraine. Amidst global unrest and the first-ever police blockade of Catholic leaders in Jerusalem, Leo is reviving traditional Holy Week rituals, leading the foot-washing, Good Friday procession, and Easter Vigil baptisms. His call for genuine peace resonates as Holy Week approaches Easter Sunday Mass.

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