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Pope Leo calls for peace in the Middle East at first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, called for peace in the Middle East at his first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff.

Published April 6, 2026, 1:58 PM

Updated April 6, 2026, 2:12 PM1.6K

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Pope Leo calls for peace in the Middle East at first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, called for peace in the Middle East at his first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff.

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Pope Leo calls for peace in the Middle East at first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff

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