(NewsNation) — In his final hours, Pope Francis shared an Easter message dedicated to peace in the world.

Francis did not preside over the Vatican’s Easter Mass as he was limiting his workload since his hospitalization, but made an appearance at the end to deliver the twice-yearly blessing and message called the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world).

In the message, the pontiff reiterated his calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as well as peace in Ukraine, Myanmar and Congo. He advocated for mercy on “the vulnerable, the marginalized, and migrants.”

“I appeal to all those in positions of political responsibility in our world not to yield to the logic of fear which only leads to isolation from others, but rather to use the resources available to help the needy, to fight hunger and to encourage initiatives that promote development,” the message said. “These are the ‘weapons’ of peace: Weapons that build the future, instead of sowing seeds of death!”

The brief Easter Sunday appearance was one of Francis’ handful of public appearances before his death Monday.