When light conquers darkness

Rome, April 5, 2026

Dear Sisters, Associates and Collaborators,

When light conquers darkness

            The Lord's Passover finds us in a world marked by wars, injustices and fears that seem to have no end. However, it is precisely in this scenario of pain and uncertainty that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ erupts as a cry for life and hope.

            Like a light that breaks through the darkness, it reminds us that death, hatred and violence do not have the final word. In the Risen Christ, love wins, life is renewed and hope is rekindled in the heart of humanity.

Christ is risen, and that changes everything.

            His victory over death is not just an event of the past; it is a living force that spans the centuries and comes to us as an urgent call.

            A call not to settle for indifference, not to accept injustice as normal, and not to allow war—inside and outside our hearts—to become the dominant language of humanity.

            The Resurrection of Christ calls us to be guardians of peace and unity, even when the world seems to choose conflict. It pushes us to seek justice, even when it seems distant, and rekindles in us the courage to believe that good always wins. In view of this, we are invited to ask ourselves: how can I be an instrument of peace in a world that insists on war?

            May this Easter awaken in every heart a new thirst: the thirst for a reconciled world, for restored relations, for respected dignity and for concrete hope. May the living Christ walk ahead of us, illuminating our steps and strengthening our faith, so that we may be instruments of transformation wherever we are.

            And may the peace he has left us - not the fragile peace of the world, but the peace that springs from the heart of God - find a home in every heart, in every home, in every family, in every community and in every nation.

Happy Easter!