During his Easter Sunday mass at Vatican Square, Pope Francis prayed for Ukraine to regain peace and offered his prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people. He commended nations that offer refuge and called for Israelis and Palestinians to forge a “climate of trust.” The Pope urged the international community to work towards ending conflicts and bloodshed worldwide, starting with Syria and Ukraine.

He also prayed for those who lost loved ones in the recent earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey.

Francis expressed hope for the signs of progress in various countries and called for dialogue and mutual respect between Israelis and Palestinians to bring peace to the Holy City and the entire region. The Pope’s Easter message, known as “Urbi et Orbi,” sought to bring trust and hope to individuals, nations, and the world.