٠٠:٠٢:٣٣Pope Francis held an Easter mass at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday, with a small number of worshippers in attendance.
The congregation could be seen observing social distancing measures and wearing face masks.
This is the second year in a row that the papal liturgy was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pope was later set to deliver his 'Urbi et Orbi' ('To the City and the World') blessing to Christians all around the globe.
Holy See: Pope Francis leads scaled down Easter Sunday mass at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis held an Easter mass at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday, with a small number of worshippers in attendance.
The congregation could be seen observing social distancing measures and wearing face masks.
This is the second year in a row that the papal liturgy was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pope was later set to deliver his 'Urbi et Orbi' ('To the City and the World') blessing to Christians all around the globe.
Pope Francis held an Easter mass at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Sunday, with a small number of worshippers in attendance.
The congregation could be seen observing social distancing measures and wearing face masks.
This is the second year in a row that the papal liturgy was much smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pope was later set to deliver his 'Urbi et Orbi' ('To the City and the World') blessing to Christians all around the globe.