On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, urging global leaders to choose peace over conflict and power. Addressing thousands of worshippers, the first US-born pontiff, a vocal critic of the Iran war, implored those with the capacity to wage war to lay down their weapons and embrace peace, lamenting humanity's growing indifference to violence and death. While not explicitly naming specific conflicts, Pope Leo's message, delivered before the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, emphasized the nonviolent example of Christ's resurrection. He also announced a prayer vigil for peace on April 11, continuing his recent denouncements of global conflicts and calls for reconciliation.