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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war

Pope Leo XIV ushers in Easter with his first vigil service as pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica
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Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide
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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 4 (Reuters) - Pope Leo led the world's Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and urged people not to feel numbed by the scope of the conflicts raging across the world but to work for peace.
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Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide
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Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide
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Pope Leo Urges World Leaders to End War in Easter Message

Pope Leo Urges World Leaders to End War in Easter Message

Pope Leo XIV delivered his Easter Sunday message from St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, addressing Catholics worldwide. In his Urbi et Orbi address, he emphasized Easter as a symbol of life triumphing over death and called on world leaders to reject violence and pursue peace through dialogue. He urged those with weapons to lay them down and those with power to choose peace, not through force but through dialogue. Leo warned against a growing 'globalization of indifference' towards suffering, a term he attributed to his predecessor, Pope Francis. His message comes amid ongoing global conflicts, including the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine, which he has repeatedly urged leaders to halt.
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Popes' Patronage: Transforming Rome into an Artistic Masterpiece

Popes' Patronage: Transforming Rome into an Artistic Masterpiece

The article explores the historical role of various popes as significant patrons of the arts, particularly during the Baroque era. It highlights how popes like Julius II, Leo X, and Urban VIII commissioned renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini to create iconic works that transformed Rome into a center of artistic grandeur. These commissions included the construction of St. Peter's Basilica, the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the design of St. Peter's Square. The popes' patronage was not only a display of religious devotion but also a means of visual propaganda to assert the power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts

Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts

Pope Leo has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war
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Pope Leo Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass Amid Global Conflicts

Pope Leo Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass Amid Global Conflicts

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, celebrated his inaugural Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, urging global peace and dialogue amidst ongoing conflicts. Departing from tradition, he did not list specific global issues during the Urbi et Orbi blessing but emphasized the Easter message of hope and transformation through love. The pope called for those with the power to wage wars to choose peace through dialogue rather than force. His message comes as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its second month, and Russia continues its campaign in Ukraine. Pope Leo also announced a prayer vigil for peace scheduled for April 11. The Easter Mass was attended by approximately 50,000 people, with the pope addressing the crowd in multiple languages, reviving a practice that had lapsed under his predecessor.
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Basílica de San Pedro: la historia detrás de su construcción durante más de un siglo

Basílica de San Pedro: la historia detrás de su construcción durante más de un siglo

St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican City, is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Its construction, which spanned...
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El Juicio Final de Miguel Ángel: la obra que marcó el Renacimiento

El Juicio Final de Miguel Ángel: la obra que marcó el Renacimiento

The mural of "The Last Judgment" in the Sistine Chapel is one of the most iconic works of the Renaissance, created by the master Michelangelo between...
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Salvador Dalí's Painting Degradation Linked to Amber Varnish and Zinc White

Salvador Dalí's Painting Degradation Linked to Amber Varnish and Zinc White

A study has revealed that Salvador Dalí's painting, 'The Temptation of Saint Anthony,' is experiencing degradation due to the use of amber varnish and zinc white pigment. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, which owns the painting, collaborated with international experts to investigate the causes of the artwork's deterioration. The study found that the zinc white pigment, when layered over lead white, is prone to degradation. Additionally, a layer of chlorine was detected, likely from the painting's transport to Europe in 1947. Despite these issues, the painting is now stable and back on display.