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Added on the 09/04/2023 11:49:41 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Tens of thousands of people gather in Saint Peter's Square to hear Pope Francis give the Easter mass and the traditional blessing. The Easter holy week, which commemorates the death and the resurrection of Christ, is the high point of the Catholic calendar. IMAGES
Pope Francis gives the Holy Chrism Mass in St Peter's Basilica on Holy Thursday. The pontiff left hospital last week after a bout of bronchitis, ready to kick off the holiest week in the Christian calendar. IMAGES
Pope Francis leads mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to celebrate Epiphany, the Christian holiday marking the Three Kings' visit to Jesus. Francis leads prayers, hymns and blesses an incense thurible during the early part of the service. IMAGES
The coffin of ex-Pope Benedict XVI arrives in St. Peter’s Square ahead of his funeral. Almost a decade after he became the first pontiff in six centuries to resign, his successor Pope Francis will lead a requiem mass in the vast St. Peter's Square before his body is laid ro rest in the papal tombs beneath St Peter's Basilica. IMAGES
Preparations for the funeral of Benedict XVI are almost complete in St Peter's Square. Barriers and hundreds of chairs have been set up to welcome those who will come to attend the funeral of the Pope Emeritus on Thursday December 5. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.