During his first Easter Mass, Pope Leo XIV condemned the violence of war, criticizing those who wage conflict and exploit the weak. The condemnation took place amidst ongoing geopolitical issues involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Russia.

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.