Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Pope Francis delivers the Easter Sunday Mass from St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on March 31, 2024. Francis, who made an appearance following health concerns, delivered a message of peace and called for an end to violence in Gaza and Ukraine.

Pope Francis delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing to the city and to the world from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the Easter Sunday Mass at the Vatican on March 31, 2024. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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Francis waves the large crowd that gathered for Easter Sunday. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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Francis, after recently battling respiratory issues, overcame health concerns to deliver the Easter Sunday Mass. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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Francis, during the mass, called for an end to the violence in Gaza and Ukraine. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI

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