A Mass is expected later in Bethlehem’s Nativity Chruch, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.
The cavernous Church Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem was full of worshipers on Sunday. (Representational Image)
Jerusalem : Christians in the
Holy Land and throughout the world are celebrating Easter, which commemorates
the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
The cavernous Holy Sepulcher church
in Jerusalem was full of worshipers on Sunday. The site is where Christians
believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.
A mass is expected later in the
Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, built over the site where Christians
believe Jesus was born.
Pope Francis blesses the altar during Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday.
At the Vatican, Pope Francis
presided over a solemn vigil service Saturday night. In his homily, Francis
said the darkness and fear must not prevail and "imprison" the world
with pessimism. The call to hope on the eve of the most joyful festival in the
Christian calendar belied his condemnation of the attacks in Belgium and
elsewhere of Islamic extremists.
Pope Francis celebrating Easter
Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, where tens of thousands of faithful are
patiently enduring strict security measures to be near him.
Pope Francis last week in two
public appearances they denounced that carried out "terrorist acts".
Pope appeared solemn Sunday as he sprinkled
incense around the altar that was set on the steps of St Peter's basilica.
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