On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV held a Mass in St Peter's Square, urging attendees to embrace peace and reject war. He stated that 'God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war.' Addressing the congregation, he highlighted the plight of those suffering due to ongoing conflicts, especially in the Middle East.
At the end of the Mass, Pope Leo XIV greeted pilgrims and shared upcoming Holy Week events, which include a Chrism Mass, the Way of the Cross ceremony at the Colosseum, and the Easter Vigil and Mass in St Peter’s.