Pope Leo denounces war and injustice during first Easter Mass

Pope Leo XIV used his inaugural Easter Mass to deliver a scathing rebuke of global conflicts, decrying the “violence of war that kills and destroys.” Speaking from the Vatican, he condemned those who exploit others and place profits above human dignity, addressing a world reeling from the US-Israeli war with Iran and the ongoing bloodshed in Ukraine. The pontiff’s words come as these dual conflicts escalate, leaving countless lives shattered. His strong stance against war marks an early signal o