Christ is risen, hallelujah!

Brothers and sisters, happy Easter!

Today the church finally hears the Hallelujah, It echoes from mouth to mouth, from heart to heart, and its song makes the people of God throughout the world weep for joy.

From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, the unheard-of news reaches us: Jesus, the Crucified, "is not here, but has risen" (Luke 24:6). He is not in the tomb; he is alive!

Love has conquered hate. Light has conquered darkness. Truth has conquered lies. Forgiveness has conquered revenge. Evil has not disappeared from our history; it will remain until the end, but it no longer holds sway; it no longer has power over those who accept the gift of grace of this day.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Sisters and brothers, especially you who suffer and despair, your silent cry was heard, your tears were collected, not one was lost! In Jesus' suffering and death, God took upon himself all the evil in the world and, in his infinite mercy, conquered it: He destroyed the diabolical pride that poisons the human heart and sows violence and destruction everywhere. The Lamb of God has triumphed! Therefore, today we cry out: "He lives, the Lord, my hope" (Easter Sequence).

Yes, the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of hope: From this event onward, hope is no longer an illusion. No. Thanks to the crucified and risen Christ, hope is not deceptive! Spes non confundit! (cf. Rom 5:5). And this hope is not an evasive maneuver; it is a challenge; it does not remove us from reality, but empowers us to take responsibility.

Those who hope in God place their weak hands in his large and strong hand, they allow themselves to be raised up and they set out on their journey: together with the risen Jesus they become pilgrims of hope, witnesses to the victory of divine love, to the unarmed power of life.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Christ is risen! This message contains the entire meaning of our existence, which is not destined for death, but for life. Easter is the celebration of life! God created us for life, and he wants humanity to be resurrected! In his eyes, every life is precious! That of children in the womb as well as that of the elderly or the sick, who in more and more countries are viewed as people who can be disposed of.

How much will to kill do we see every day in the many conflicts in various parts of the world! How much violence do we often see within families, against women or children! How much contempt is sometimes shown towards the weakest, the outcasts, the migrants!

On this day, I would like us to find hope and trust in our fellow human beings again – even towards those who are not close to us or who come from distant lands with strange customs, ways of life, ideas and traditions – because we are all children of God!

I wish we could rediscover the hope that peace is possible! From the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of the Resurrection, where Catholics and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on the same day this year, may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world. I express my closeness to the suffering Christians in Palestine and Israel, as well as to all the Israeli and Palestinian people. The growing climate of anti-Semitism spreading throughout the world is worrying. At the same time, my thoughts are with the people, and especially with the Christian community, in the Gaza Strip, where the terrible conflict continues to bring death and destruction and create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation. I appeal to the warring parties to cease fire, release the hostages, and help the hungry people who long for a peaceful future!

Let us pray for the Christian communities in Lebanon and Syria. While the latter country is going through a delicate period of transition in its history, the people of both countries long for stability and participation in the destiny of their respective nations. I call on the entire Church to accompany the Christians of this beloved Middle East with attention and prayer.

I am thinking in particular of the people of Yemen, who are experiencing one of the world's worst prolonged humanitarian crises as a result of the war, and I urge everyone to find solutions through constructive dialogue.

May the Risen Christ bestow the Easter gift of peace upon tormented Ukraine and encourage all concerned to continue their efforts for a just and lasting peace.

On this feast day, we remember the South Caucasus and pray for the early signing and implementation of a final peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which may lead to the long-awaited reconciliation in the region.

May the Easter light awaken the will for unity in the Western Balkans and support political actors in their efforts to avoid the escalation of tensions and crises. May it also encourage partners in the region to reject dangerous and destabilizing behavior.

May the Risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and comfort to the peoples of Africa who are victims of violence and conflict, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan, and may he support those suffering from tensions in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region. May he also strengthen Christians who, in many places, cannot freely profess their faith.

There can be no peace if there is no freedom of religion, freedom of thought and speech, and no respect for the opinions of others.

There can be no peace without genuine disarmament! The right of every people to ensure its own defense must not lead to a general arms race. The light of Easter inspires us to overcome the barriers that cause divisions and bring with them a multitude of political and economic consequences. It inspires us to care for one another, strengthen mutual solidarity, and work for the holistic development of all people.

At this time, we should not fail to assist the Burmese people, already plagued by years of armed conflict, as they courageously and patiently cope with the aftermath of the devastating Sagaing earthquake, which claimed thousands of lives and brought suffering to many survivors, including orphans and the elderly. We pray for the victims and their families and express our sincere gratitude to all the generous volunteers conducting rescue efforts. The ceasefire announcement by various stakeholders in the country is a sign of hope for all of Myanmar.

I appeal to all those in political positions around the world not to give in to the logic of fear, which closes people off, but to use available resources to help those in need, fight hunger, and promote initiatives that advance development. The "weapons" of peace are those that create a future, not sow death!

The principle of humanity must never be lost as a cornerstone of our daily actions. Given the cruelty of conflicts in which defenseless civilians, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian workers are attacked, we must not forget that these attacks are not simply targets, but human beings with souls and dignity.

And in this Holy Year, Easter may also be a fitting occasion to release prisoners of war and political prisoners!

Dear brothers and sisters,

At the Lord's Passover, death and life faced each other in an incomprehensible duel, but the Lord now lives forever (cf. Easter sequence) and gives us the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, in which the roar of weapons and the echo of death are silenced. Let us entrust ourselves to the one who alone can make all things new (cf. Revelation 21:5)!

I wish everyone a happy Easter! Christ is risen, hallelujah!

Brothers and sisters, happy Easter!

Today, at last, the Hallelujah resounds in the Church, echoing from mouth to mouth, from heart to heart, and its song makes the people of God throughout the world weep for joy.

From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, the unheard-of news reaches us: Jesus, the Crucified, "is not here, but has risen" (Luke 24:6). He is not in the tomb; he is alive!

Love has conquered hate. Light has conquered darkness. Truth has conquered lies. Forgiveness has conquered revenge. Evil has not disappeared from our history; it will remain until the end, but it no longer holds sway; it no longer has power over those who accept the gift of grace of this day.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Sisters and brothers, especially you who suffer and despair, your silent cry was heard, your tears were collected, not one was lost! In Jesus' suffering and death, God took upon himself all the evil in the world and, in his infinite mercy, conquered it: He destroyed the diabolical pride that poisons the human heart and sows violence and destruction everywhere. The Lamb of God has triumphed! Therefore, today we cry out: "He lives, the Lord, my hope" (Easter Sequence).

Yes, the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of hope: From this event onward, hope is no longer an illusion. No. Thanks to the crucified and risen Christ, hope is not deceptive! Spes non confundit! (cf. Rom 5:5). And this hope is not an evasive maneuver; it is a challenge; it does not remove us from reality, but empowers us to take responsibility.

Those who hope in God place their weak hands in his large and strong hand, they allow themselves to be raised up and they set out on their journey: together with the risen Jesus they become pilgrims of hope, witnesses to the victory of divine love, to the unarmed power of life.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Christ is risen! This message contains the entire meaning of our existence, which is not destined for death, but for life. Easter is the celebration of life! God created us for life, and he wants humanity to be resurrected! In his eyes, every life is precious! That of children in the womb as well as that of the elderly or the sick, who in more and more countries are viewed as people who can be disposed of.

How much will to kill do we see every day in the many conflicts in various parts of the world! How much violence do we often see within families, against women or children! How much contempt is sometimes shown towards the weakest, the outcasts, the migrants!

On this day, I would like us to find hope and trust in our fellow human beings again – even towards those who are not close to us or who come from distant lands with strange customs, ways of life, ideas and traditions – because we are all children of God!

I wish we could rediscover the hope that peace is possible! From the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of the Resurrection, where Catholics and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on the same day this year, may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world. I express my closeness to the suffering Christians in Palestine and Israel, as well as to all the Israeli and Palestinian people. The growing climate of anti-Semitism spreading throughout the world is worrying. At the same time, my thoughts are with the people, and especially with the Christian community, in the Gaza Strip, where the terrible conflict continues to bring death and destruction and create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation. I appeal to the warring parties to cease fire, release the hostages, and help the hungry people who long for a peaceful future!

Let us pray for the Christian communities in Lebanon and Syria. While the latter country is going through a delicate period of transition in its history, the people of both countries long for stability and participation in the destiny of their respective nations. I call on the entire Church to accompany the Christians of this beloved Middle East with attention and prayer.

I am thinking in particular of the people of Yemen, who are experiencing one of the world's worst prolonged humanitarian crises as a result of the war, and I urge everyone to find solutions through constructive dialogue.

May the Risen Christ bestow the Easter gift of peace upon tormented Ukraine and encourage all concerned to continue their efforts for a just and lasting peace.

On this feast day, we remember the South Caucasus and pray for the early signing and implementation of a final peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which may lead to the long-awaited reconciliation in the region.

May the Easter light awaken the will for unity in the Western Balkans and support political actors in their efforts to avoid the escalation of tensions and crises. May it also encourage partners in the region to reject dangerous and destabilizing behavior.

May the Risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and comfort to the peoples of Africa who are victims of violence and conflict, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan, and may he support those suffering from tensions in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region. May he also strengthen Christians who, in many places, cannot freely profess their faith.

There can be no peace if there is no freedom of religion, freedom of thought and speech, and no respect for the opinions of others.

There can be no peace without genuine disarmament! The right of every people to ensure its own defense must not lead to a general arms race. The light of Easter inspires us to overcome the barriers that cause divisions and bring with them a multitude of political and economic consequences. It inspires us to care for one another, strengthen mutual solidarity, and work for the holistic development of all people.

At this time, we should not fail to assist the Burmese people, already plagued by years of armed conflict, as they courageously and patiently cope with the aftermath of the devastating Sagaing earthquake, which claimed thousands of lives and brought suffering to many survivors, including orphans and the elderly. We pray for the victims and their families and express our sincere gratitude to all the generous volunteers conducting rescue efforts. The ceasefire announcement by various stakeholders in the country is a sign of hope for all of Myanmar.

I appeal to all those in political positions around the world not to give in to the logic of fear, which closes people off, but to use available resources to help those in need, fight hunger, and promote initiatives that advance development. The "weapons" of peace are those that create a future, not sow death!

The principle of humanity must never be lost as a cornerstone of our daily actions. Given the cruelty of conflicts in which defenseless civilians, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian workers are attacked, we must not forget that these attacks are not simply targets, but human beings with souls and dignity.

And in this Holy Year, Easter may also be a fitting occasion to release prisoners of war and political prisoners!

Dear brothers and sisters,

At the Lord's Passover, death and life faced each other in an incomprehensible duel, but the Lord now lives forever (cf. Easter sequence) and gives us the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, in which the roar of weapons and the echo of death are silenced. Let us entrust ourselves to the one who alone can make all things new (cf. Revelation 21:5)!

I wish everyone a happy Easter! Christ is risen, hallelujah!

Brothers and sisters, happy Easter!

Today, at last, the Hallelujah resounds in the Church, echoing from mouth to mouth, from heart to heart, and its song makes the people of God throughout the world weep for joy.

From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, the unheard-of news reaches us: Jesus, the Crucified, "is not here, but has risen" (Luke 24:6). He is not in the tomb; he is alive!

Love has conquered hate. Light has conquered darkness. Truth has conquered lies. Forgiveness has conquered revenge. Evil has not disappeared from our history; it will remain until the end, but it no longer holds sway; it no longer has power over those who accept the gift of grace of this day.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Sisters and brothers, especially you who suffer and despair, your silent cry was heard, your tears were collected, not one was lost! In Jesus' suffering and death, God took upon himself all the evil in the world and, in his infinite mercy, conquered it: He destroyed the diabolical pride that poisons the human heart and sows violence and destruction everywhere. The Lamb of God has triumphed! Therefore, today we cry out: "He lives, the Lord, my hope" (Easter Sequence).

Yes, the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of hope: From this event onward, hope is no longer an illusion. No. Thanks to the crucified and risen Christ, hope is not deceptive! Spes non confundit! (cf. Rom 5:5). And this hope is not an evasive maneuver; it is a challenge; it does not remove us from reality, but empowers us to take responsibility.

Those who hope in God place their weak hands in his large and strong hand, they allow themselves to be raised up and they set out on their journey: together with the risen Jesus they become pilgrims of hope, witnesses to the victory of divine love, to the unarmed power of life.

Urbi et Orbi at Easter 2025 (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Photo)

Christ is risen! This message contains the entire meaning of our existence, which is not destined for death, but for life. Easter is the celebration of life! God created us for life, and he wants humanity to be resurrected! In his eyes, every life is precious! That of children in the womb as well as that of the elderly or the sick, who in more and more countries are viewed as people who can be disposed of.

How much will to kill do we see every day in the many conflicts in various parts of the world! How much violence do we often see within families, against women or children! How much contempt is sometimes shown towards the weakest, the outcasts, the migrants!

On this day, I would like us to find hope and trust in our fellow human beings again – even towards those who are not close to us or who come from distant lands with strange customs, ways of life, ideas and traditions – because we are all children of God!

I wish we could rediscover the hope that peace is possible! From the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of the Resurrection, where Catholics and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on the same day this year, may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world. I express my closeness to the suffering Christians in Palestine and Israel, as well as to all the Israeli and Palestinian people. The growing climate of anti-Semitism spreading throughout the world is worrying. At the same time, my thoughts are with the people, and especially with the Christian community, in the Gaza Strip, where the terrible conflict continues to bring death and destruction and create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation. I appeal to the warring parties to cease fire, release the hostages, and help the hungry people who long for a peaceful future!

Let us pray for the Christian communities in Lebanon and Syria. While the latter country is going through a delicate period of transition in its history, the people of both countries long for stability and participation in the destiny of their respective nations. I call on the entire Church to accompany the Christians of this beloved Middle East with attention and prayer.

I am thinking in particular of the people of Yemen, who are experiencing one of the world's worst prolonged humanitarian crises as a result of the war, and I urge everyone to find solutions through constructive dialogue.

May the Risen Christ bestow the Easter gift of peace upon tormented Ukraine and encourage all concerned to continue their efforts for a just and lasting peace.

On this feast day, we remember the South Caucasus and pray for the early signing and implementation of a final peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which may lead to the long-awaited reconciliation in the region.

May the Easter light awaken the will for unity in the Western Balkans and support political actors in their efforts to avoid the escalation of tensions and crises. May it also encourage partners in the region to reject dangerous and destabilizing behavior.

May the Risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and comfort to the peoples of Africa who are victims of violence and conflict, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan, and may he support those suffering from tensions in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region. May he also strengthen Christians who, in many places, cannot freely profess their faith.

There can be no peace if there is no freedom of religion, freedom of thought and speech, and no respect for the opinions of others.

There can be no peace without genuine disarmament! The right of every people to ensure its own defense must not lead to a general arms race. The light of Easter inspires us to overcome the barriers that cause divisions and bring with them a multitude of political and economic consequences. It inspires us to care for one another, strengthen mutual solidarity, and work for the holistic development of all people.

At this time, we should not fail to assist the Burmese people, already plagued by years of armed conflict, as they courageously and patiently cope with the aftermath of the devastating Sagaing earthquake, which claimed thousands of lives and brought suffering to many survivors, including orphans and the elderly. We pray for the victims and their families and express our sincere gratitude to all the generous volunteers conducting rescue efforts. The ceasefire announcement by various stakeholders in the country is a sign of hope for all of Myanmar.

I appeal to all those in political positions around the world not to give in to the logic of fear, which closes people off, but to use available resources to help those in need, fight hunger, and promote initiatives that advance development. The "weapons" of peace are those that create a future, not sow death!

The principle of humanity must never be lost as a cornerstone of our daily actions. Given the cruelty of conflicts in which defenseless civilians, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian workers are attacked, we must not forget that these attacks are not simply targets, but human beings with souls and dignity.

And in this Holy Year, Easter may also be a fitting occasion to release prisoners of war and political prisoners!

Dear brothers and sisters,

At the Lord's Passover, death and life faced each other in an incomprehensible duel, but the Lord now lives forever (cf. Easter sequence) and gives us the certainty that we too are called to share in the life that knows no end, in which the roar of weapons and the echo of death are silenced. Let us entrust ourselves to the one who alone can make all things new (cf. Revelation 21:5)!

I wish everyone a happy Easter!

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