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Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday: 'Lay down your arms, remember you are brothers!'
Pope Leo XIV launched a strong call for peace by exclaiming 'Lay down your arms, remember you are brothers!' in the homily of his first Palm Sunday Mass before thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square. 'Christ, King of Peace, continues to cry out from his cross: God is love! Have mercy! Lay down your arms, remember you are brothers!' the American pope exhorted during the homily on the day Catholics commemorate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The pope stressed that God rejects war and 'no one can use it to justify confrontation.'
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV called for peace on Palm Sunday, urging an end to conflict.
- He emphasized that Christ, the King of Peace, rejects violence and reminds humanity of their brotherhood.
- The Pope highlighted Jesus' non-violent approach and sacrifice on the cross as a model.
- He acknowledged the suffering of victims of violence and war.
- Changes were announced for Holy Week services, including the location of the Holy Thursday Mass.