Pope decries 'Easter of War,' calls for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Pope Francis decried what he called an “Easter of War” during his address to the faithful from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, calling for an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

It was the first Easter since 2019 that the public was allowed to attend the Pope’s address following two years of COVID-19 restrictions.

“We have seen all too much blood, all too much violence. Our hearts, too, have been filled with fear and anguish, as so many of our brothers and sisters have had to lock themselves away in order to be safe from bombing,” he said.

This is not the first time Pope Francis has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine, saying earlier in April that he was creating conflict for national interests.

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[faithhopelove]

There's always been Wars during Resurrection weekend. Suddenly he cares?

[SpreadGuts]

Wrong -- he did not call for an end to Russia's invasion, he didn't even mention Russia a single time. He called for peace -- and peace is now up to whether Zelensky agrees to Russia's terms.

[marilynmoney]

Bless his heart 💖❤️
We had no idea he was
So frail, his voice sounds great
Though...

[stormrunner]

I think the Natives had a positive influences on Fran.

[fazoolie]

Hey Pope, time to get The Crusaders back in action, they did more killing and were more ruthless then any army, Let's go!

[jeannine]

Happy Ishtar day 🐰! Oops, Wrong deity! Sun worship!

[PiviotAtWar]

He should instead call for a another crusade and make the Holyland Christian again

[shanebrown]

They say this man have the power in the world, and he can't stop war all now, the pope just talking talking talking talking, kmt you all go and sleep

[V]

Nothing changes he say, only God can change only God 🙏

[briankaz]

The Romans made war in 70 AD, and they sieged Jerusalem. He does not know that he will go into perdition. “He who takes into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword.“

[crecheshaw]

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[seahawksphan]

lol great opportunity to spread your propaganda on one of our most holy days lol . nice global .. real nice .

[ediddysmith]

I wish he would just go home, the church has millions of dollars , this church has watched people starve, watched crimes against children, nuns and all the church does is ask for more money from the people.

[live_free_or_perish]

Big difference between the pope in Kirill the Russian Orthodox leader

[erichoughton]

I don’t think people realize how different this pope is, an likely won’t until he passes.

[mr.memedovski]

Easter and meaning. Blessing to, "The Bright One'". The chamber was delightful, Your Excellence Exuberant One', Mercy.
Amen.

[christophermccandless]

Chatolic church killed milions, suport nazy Germany and tbey speak about peace 🤣😂😂

[alisonsayslookup]

And who cares. Everyone should know by now they are worshipping the wrong deity..😂😂😂 ignorance..your smarter people..do your research.