He dad has called on the international community for “efforts” to end “the all the conflicts that bloody the world” while urging to “overcome conflicts and divisions” after the blessing ‘Urbi et Orbi‘, to the city and to the world, which the pontiff gives twice a year at the end of Holy Week and at Christmas.

“Open the hearts of the entire international community to strive for end this war and all the conflicts that bloody the world. Let us hasten to overcome conflicts and divisions, and open our hearts to those who need it most. Let us hasten to follow paths of peace and fraternity”, Francisco declared, leaning out on the balcony of the central loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica before about 100,000 faithful.

The Pope has taken advantage -as usual- of the apostolic blessing to enumerate the open conflicts in the world starting with the war in Ukraine:”Help the beloved Ukrainian people on the path to peace and shed Easter light on the Russian people. Comfort the wounded and those who have lost their loved ones because of the war, and make sure that the prisoners can return safely to their families.”

so he remembered the war situation in Syria “still waiting for peace” and has urged to support “all those who have been affected by the violent earthquake in Türkiye” and in this country, as well as those who “have lost family and friends, and were left without a home”. climate of trust and reciprocal respect” and has asked that the parties resume “dialogue between Israelis and Palestiniansso that peace reigns in the Holy City and in the entire region.” It has also been agreed that Lebanon is still in “search for stability and unityso that divisions can be overcome and all citizens work together for the common good of the country.” “Don’t forget the dear people of Tunisiain particular young people and those who suffer from social and economic problems, so that they do not lose hope and collaborate in building a future of peace and fraternity”, he claimed.

The Pope has referred to Haiti “which has been suffering for several years from a serious socio-political and humanitarian crisis, and supports the efforts of political actors and the international community in the search for a definitive solution to the many problems that afflict this highly troubled population.” Likewise, he has urged to consolidate “the peace and reconciliation processes undertaken in Ethiopia and South Sudan“and has asked that cease “violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”.

On the other hand, he has also remembered the situation of Christians in Nicaragua, where the government has prohibited the Catholic Church from celebrating the processions of the Via Crucis during Holy Week: “Support, Lord, the Christian communities that today celebrate Easter in particular circumstances, such as in Nicaragua and Eritrea, and remember all those who are prevented from freely and publicly professing their faith”. In the same way, he has asked for consolation for “the victims of international terrorism, especially in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique and Nigeria” and has demanded that Myanmar follow “paths of peace” and that “the hearts of those responsible be enlightened so that the martyred Rohingya find justice.”

“Comfort refugees, deportees, political prisoners and migrants, especially the most vulnerable, as well as all those who suffer from hunger, poverty and the harmful effects of drug trafficking, human trafficking and all forms of slavery,” he said. He has finally asked the heads of nations to “no man or woman is discriminated against and trampled on their dignity; so that in full respect for human rights and democracy these social wounds are healed, always and only the common good of citizens is sought, security and the necessary conditions for dialogue and peaceful coexistence are guaranteed”.

The Pope presided this Easter Sunday at the mass that commemorates the Resurrection of the Lord. The Eucharist began as usual with the traditional rite of ‘resurrexit‘ in which two deacons opened an ancient icon depicting Christ and the Holy Father prayed before it. Next, Pope Francis performed the rite of sprinkling holy water on the faithful.

After the readings, the Easter sequence was sung and the proclamation of the Gospel was sung first in Latin and then in Greek. Pope Francis did not deliver any homily and remained silent in prayer as he later delivered his Easter message. Before the apostolic blessing of the Urbi et Orbi, the pontiff toured Saint Peter’s Square in the popemobile to greet the faithful who were gathered there.