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Pope Leo calls for peace in first Easter Sunday address

In his first Easter as Pontiff, Pope Leo, the First American pope, called for peace amid an American war in Iran. Chris Livesay reports.

Published April 5, 2026, 11:50 PM

Updated April 6, 2026, 12:23 AM331

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Pope Leo calls for peace in first Easter Sunday address

In his first Easter as Pontiff, Pope Leo, the First American pope, called for peace amid an American war in Iran. Chris Livesay reports.

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Pope Leo calls for peace in first Easter Sunday address

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