12 Apr : Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating Easter Sunday Mass in a packed St Peter’s Square, wearing golden vestments, Benedict processed into the square, blessing the crowd as a choir sang hymns.
Benedict is presiding over the joyous Mass that commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection. On Saturday Benedict baptized five converts during the three-hour-long Easter vigil.
Benedict sounded hoarse at the end of the service, but has otherwise held up well in the busy Holy Week ceremonies.