Thousands gather to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass and traditional blessing

Easter Sunday, the culmination of Holy Week, marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is a significant event in the Catholic calendar.

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Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees on Sunday gathered at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass and a traditional blessing.  (AP)

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The 87-year-old pontiff presided over the mass from 10:00 am (0800 GMT), pronouncing the "Urbi et Orbi" (To the City and the World) blessing at midday, with the events broadcast live around the world.  (AP)

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The pope presided over the Easter Vigil at the Vatican on Saturday, in front of approximately 6,000 people from around the world.   (AP)

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Pope Francis baptises a faithful as he presides over the Easter vigil celebration in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday. (AP)

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This came a day after his last-minute cancellation at a major Good Friday procession, which revived questions about his health.  (AP)

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During the Easter Vigil, the pope delivered a 10-minute homily in Italian, speaking without any undue difficulty and condemning "the walls of selfishness and indifference" in the world.   (AP)

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At the end of the two-and-a-half-hour service, he showed little sign of fatigue, taking time to greet and bless some of the worshippers.  (AP)