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Rory Elliott Armstrong

In first Easter blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV urges those who can unleash wars to 'choose peace'

As Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue.

"Let those who have weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace," proclaimed the pontiff in a sunny Saint Peter's Square in front of more than 50,000 faithful.

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