Pope Leo condemns ‘violence of war’ in first Easter Mass amid Iran conflict Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a condemnation of

Pope Leo condemns ‘violence of war’ in first Easter Mass amid Iran conflict Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a condemnation of “the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and Russia’s campaign in Ukraine. In his homily, the pontiff singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritise profits. 👉