Pope Francis kisses the altar as he celebrates the Easter Mass, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, April 16, 2017.
According to Reuters, security has been tight for the Pope's Easter week events after truck attacks against pedestrians recently in London and Stockholm.
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In his Urbi et Orbi, Pope Francis prayed that Risen Lord would walk beside those who are marginalized who are victimized by old and new forms of slavery, stated an official release.
Repeatedly during Holy Week services, Francis has drawn attention to the plight of war victims, refugees and migrants. On Sunday he recalled "all those forced to leave their homelands as a result of armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, starvation and oppressive regimes".
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Pope Francis has called today on the divine power to support those striving to guarantee the common good in Latin America, sometimes marked by political and social tensions that, in some cases, lead to violence, he said.
Francis spoke of Europe's problems, mentioning the continued conflict and bloodshed in Ukraine, and prayed for hope for those struggling with high unemployment, especially young people.
Breaking with tradition the Pope gave an off the cuff homily encouraging Christians to keep the faith despite the wars, sickness and hatred in the world. - "He is truly risen, as he said!"
He gestured toward the potted hyacinths, tulips and daffodils, which came from the Netherlands, and which were arranged in neat rows on the steps leading to the imposing church.
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