Peace Call From Easter

Vatican’s Easter Address: A Call for Global Peace

The Pope’s Easter greeting was a direct plea for peace, urging world governments to cease fighting and abandon plans that seek power or control.
In his brief address, he warned that people are growing accustomed to violence and even becoming indifferent to it. He called on those with weapons to drop them, and those capable of starting wars to choose peace instead.

While no specific conflict was named, the message carried a clear warning about the dangers of war. The Pope used the Easter story—Jesus’s resurrection after crucifixion—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 underscores his growing stance against global fighting.

The Pope will return to St. Peter’s Basilica on April 11 for a prayer vigil focused on peace. His multi‑language greeting, delivered from the balcony to thousands in St. Peter’s Square amid bright holiday flowers, reminds us that even during celebration, we must continue seeking ways to end wars and create harmony.