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"Pope Francis Urges Easter Cease-Fire for Gaza and Ukraine"

Pope Francis used his Easter address to renew calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, drawing attention to conflicts, famine, climate change, and the plight of migrants. The 87-year-old pontiff, whose health has been a concern, appeared animated during Easter celebrations but has faced criticism for his comments on the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. He also focused on other global crises and made efforts to include women and renew his dedication to humility during Holy Week. Despite speculation about his retirement, the pope indicated in his autobiography that his condition would need to be extremely grave for him to consider stepping down.