Christians around the world observed Easter Sunday, including a huge gathering at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican led by the new head of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis.
After a joyous liturgical celebration attended by some 250,000 people, the new pontiff delivered a message of global peace.
"Dear brothers and sisters, who have come from all over the world to this square, the heart of Christianity, and all of you joining us via communications media, I renew my wishes for a Happy Easter," Francis said.
The Pope went on to plead for "peace for all the world," denouncing warfare and terrorism and what he described as a greedy affluent world looking for "easy gain."
Francis was elected Pope earlier this month after his predecessor, Benedict XVI, became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign.
Jerusalem observances
In Jerusalem, Catholics and Protestants in the Holy Land celebrated Easter with prayers and services.
Worshippers prayed Sunday in the ancient church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, built on the site where tradition holds Jesus was crucified, briefly entombed and then resurrected.
Christians believe Jesus was resurrected on Easter. Roman Catholics and Protestants, who follow the new, Gregorian calendar, celebrate Easter on Sunday. Orthodox Christians, who follow the old, Julian calendar, will mark it in May.
Protestants held Easter ceremonies outside Jerusalem's walled Old City at the Garden Tomb, which some identify as the site of Jesus' burial.
Another service was held at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Jesus' traditional birthplace.
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