Read Pope Francis' last public speech

Pope Francis delivered his final public speech before hospitalization on Easter Sunday from St. Peter’s Basilica, sitting due to his recovery from pneumonia. Though he didn’t speak aloud, his message centered on hope as a force against death and division, calling for peace in conflict-ridden regions and urging trust in others despite differences. He invoked Christ’s resurrection as the foundation of life and renewal, emphasizing that every life is precious and that violence and contempt must give way to love and resilience.