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Pope Francis Urges Compassion, Denounces Fearmongering Leaders

4/21/2025

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In a powerful Easter address, Pope Francis denounced political leaders who exploit fear to marginalize vulnerable communities. Fresh from a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the pope, who is on the mend from pneumonia, called for compassion towards migrants and urged leaders to fight hunger and foster development, standing firmly against isolationism.

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In a powerful Easter address, Pope Francis denounced political leaders who exploit fear to marginalize vulnerable communities. Fresh from a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the pope, who is on the mend from pneumonia, called for compassion towards migrants and urged leaders to fight hunger and foster development, standing firmly against isolationism.