Pope pleads against violence in Israel, appeals to Russians on Ukraine in Easter message

A carpet of 38,000 flowers donated by the Netherlands bedecked the square for the most important and joyous date in the Church's liturgical calendar.

Pope Francis delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" ("To the City and the World") message at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, at the Vatican, April 9, 2023.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

APRIL 9, 2023 13:51

Updated: APRIL 9, 2023 17:17

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