Pope calls for leaders to resolve world conflicts

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Pontiff uses Easter message to call for peace, denounce terrorism

The Associated Press
Updated: 6:45 a.m. ET April 11, 2004

VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II called Sunday for world leaders to resolve conflicts in Iraq, the Middle East and Africa, and used his Easter message to pray that hope will conquer the "inhuman" and growing phenomenon of terrorism.

"May the culture of life and love render vain the logic of death," he said.

John Paul delivered the message in his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing -- Latin for "To the City and the World," as he celebrated Easter Mass on the flower-decked steps of St. Peter's Basilica before tens of thousands of people.

The celebration is the most joyous holiday in the Christian calendar -- the day according to the Bible that Jesus rose from the dead after crucifixion.

'Inhuman phenomenon of terrorism'
Speaking strongly and clearly despite having completed a grueling spate of Holy Week ceremonies, John Paul urged the faithful to find the courage to confront the many evils facing the world today.

"In particular, may (humanity) find the strength to face the inhuman and unfortunately growing phenomenon of terrorism, which rejects life and brings anguish and uncertainty to the daily lives of so many hard-working and peaceful people," John Paul said.

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All I can say is that I sure wish that * would have listened to Pope John Paul II.

YOU GO TO IRAQ, YOU GO WITHOUT GOD!!!! -Pope John Paul II, March 2003

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