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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass and delivers his Urbi et Orbi message, in St. Peter's Square, on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Mass , Pope Francis gave his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Easter message on Sunday, appearing from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, by saying his thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass and delivers his Urbi et Orbi message, in St. Peter's Square, on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Mass , Pope Francis gave his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Easter message on Sunday, appearing from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, by saying his thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) (Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN, MARCH 31: Pope Francis greets the faithful at the end of the Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024.Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN, MARCH 31: Pope Francis greets the faithful at the end of the Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024.Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The wind is making the sacred image fall in front of Pope Francis during the celebration of the Easter Mass of the Resurrection of Jesus and for the blessing of the Urbi et Orbi in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Holy Week of Easter 2024. Thousands of Catholic faithful are present to witness the ceremony. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass The wind is making the sacred image fall in front of Pope Francis during the celebration of the Easter Mass of the Resurrection of Jesus and for the blessing of the Urbi et Orbi in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Holy Week of Easter 2024. Thousands of Catholic faithful are present to witness the ceremony. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN, MARCH 31: Pope Francis greets the faithful at the end of the Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024.Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN, MARCH 31: Pope Francis greets the faithful at the end of the Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024.Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: A view of the area as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: A view of the area as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: A view of the area as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: A view of the area as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Soldiers stand guard as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Soldiers stand guard as Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, Vatican, on March 31, 2024. Easter is a Christian festivity which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day of his death by crucifixion. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass and delivers his Urbi et Orbi message, in St. Peter's Square, on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Mass , Pope Francis gave his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Easter message on Sunday, appearing from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, by saying his thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass and delivers his Urbi et Orbi message, in St. Peter's Square, on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Mass , Pope Francis gave his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" Easter message on Sunday, appearing from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, by saying his thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) (Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) — Pope Francis presides over Easter Mass VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 31: Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images) (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

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