Pope Francis Leads Easter Celebrations Worldwide
Despite concerns around his health, Pope Francis was on good form to lead celebrations across the world on Easter Sunday.
St Peter’s Square at the Vatican
Tens of thousands of worshippers packed into St Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday as the Pope led Easter Sunday Mass.
Tudela, Northern Spain
In Tudela, northern Spain, a young girl, secured by a harness, floats in the air during the Easter Sunday ceremony ‘Descent of the Angel’. Nadie Pardo was chosen for the role in the Tudela ceremony, which is a key part of Holy Week.
West Bengal, India
In West Bengal, India, a young girl lights a candle as Christian families remember their loved ones and put flowers on their graves early on Easter Sunday.
Karachi, Pakistan
Pakistani Christians hold candles as they attend midnight Easter Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Karachi.
Old City of Jerusalem
In the Old City of Jerusalem, Easter Sunday Mass took place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, led Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Pierbattista Pizzaballa kisses the Stone of Unction, which is traditionally claimed as the stone where Jesus’s body was prepared for burial.