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Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

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Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

Pope Benedict XVI holds his cross as he gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican, April 24 2011.

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Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

Faithful gather as Pope Benedict XVI leads the Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24 2011.

Photo: Reuters

Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

Nuns take pictures before the start of the Easter Mass led by Pope Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24 2011.

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Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

Swiss Guards stand to attention before the start of the Easter Mass led by Pope Benedict XVI in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24 2011.

Photo: Reuters

Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

A nun holds a picture of the late Pope John Paul II with the words reading 'the smile' as Pope Benedict XVI leads the Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24 2011.

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Pope Benedict XVI holds Easter mass: Gallery

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead the Easter Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 24 2011.

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Tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter's Square at Vatican City to overflowing Sunday to witness Pope Benedict conduct Easter Mass.

The pope celebrated Mass at an altar set up on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica and under a canopy to shield him from rain or sun. During the Mass, Benedict will deliver his "Urbi et Orbi" message – a blessing to the city and the world.

The pope led the world's Roman Catholics into Easter with a late-night Mass Saturday at the Basilica.

During the Saturday service, he baptized six people and lit a candle that symbolized the resurrection.

Easter is the day Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead three days after His death. It is the most sacred date on the Christian calendar.

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