Religion
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In first Easter address, Pope Leo criticizes violence, leaders with 'power to unleash wars'
In his first year as pontiff, the U.S.-born Leo has emerged as a vocal critic of U.S. policies in many areas
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Pope Leo calls for global peace in Easter Mass speech
In his first Easter message, Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to "lay down" arms.
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Pope Leo the first pontiff in decades to carry the cross for full Good Friday procession
Leo's predecessors were too weak or elderly to carry the cross for 14 Stations of the Cross, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus' life
