Pope Francis calls for cease-fire in Gaza during Easter address

Pope Francis renewed his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli captives, and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine during his Easter Sunday celebrations at the Vatican. He made these appeals during his "Urbi et Orbi" message from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where he led masses and made loops around St. Peter's Square in his popemobile. The pope has been vocal about the ongoing conflicts and has expressed concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza.