Peace Call From Easter

The Easter greeting from the Vatican’s leader was a direct plea for peace. He asked world governments to stop fighting and give up plans that seek power or control. In his short address, he said people are becoming used to violence and even indifferent to it. He urged those with weapons to drop them and those who can start wars to choose peace instead. The message did not name any particular war, but it carried a clear warning about the dangers of conflict. The Pope used the story of Easter—Jesus’s resurrection after being crucified—to illustrate that true strength lies in non‑violence.He also spoke to the United States, encouraging its president to find a way out of the ongoing tension with Iran. This call shows how he is increasingly speaking against global fighting. The Pope will return to the basilica on April 11 for a prayer vigil focused on peace. His brief, multi‑language greeting was delivered from the balcony to thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, surrounded by bright flowers for the holiday. His words remind us that even in a time of celebration, we must keep looking for ways to end wars and create harmony.