Under an overcast sky, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Easter Mass at the Vatican, marking the climax of the Catholic Easter, with a call to end hatred and violence and to those fleeing from these evils. "In heaven all is peace and joy. But on Earth is unfortunately not the case," Benedict XVI said some 150,000 faithful gathered in St.
Peter's Square, festively decorated with flowers from Holland. The joy of the resurrection of Christ is opposed "to the suffering, hunger, disease, war and violence," he added. The message of Christ must come first to those who are affected by suffering. The Pope called for an end to the violence of civil war weapons in Libya.
"Hopefully in Libya's diplomacy and dialogue take the place of arms", he claimed. Claimed to be welcomed immigrants and refugees from Africa bound for Europe fleeing conflict in their countries and to facilitate access of humanitarian aid to that country. With regard to the Middle East, requested that the Easter message of peace and dignity help overcome "the darkness of division, hatred and violence." In turn, demanded that in Ivory Coast to start "a path of reconciliation and surrender." In his message recalled especially the victims of the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear crisis in Japan, for which it sought to "find comfort and EPER.
The Pope also referred to the persecutions in the last half against Christians in different countries, including Pakistan. As a highlight of the Mass, broadcast live in many countries, religious and blessed 'Urbi et Orbi "(to the city and the world) in 65 languages. "I wish you all a good and happy Easter holiday, with peace and joy, hope and love of the Risen Christ," he said in Spanish.
He then went to his holiday residence Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, to recover from the efforts of these days and prepare for the beatification of his predecessor, John Paul II, on 1 May. On the eve of the Pope presided at the Easter Vigil, during which he lit the paschal candle and took him inside the cathedral of San Pedro.
The candle symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, the cause for celebration for Christians on Easter. 
Peter's Square, festively decorated with flowers from Holland. The joy of the resurrection of Christ is opposed "to the suffering, hunger, disease, war and violence," he added. The message of Christ must come first to those who are affected by suffering. The Pope called for an end to the violence of civil war weapons in Libya.
"Hopefully in Libya's diplomacy and dialogue take the place of arms", he claimed. Claimed to be welcomed immigrants and refugees from Africa bound for Europe fleeing conflict in their countries and to facilitate access of humanitarian aid to that country. With regard to the Middle East, requested that the Easter message of peace and dignity help overcome "the darkness of division, hatred and violence." In turn, demanded that in Ivory Coast to start "a path of reconciliation and surrender." In his message recalled especially the victims of the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear crisis in Japan, for which it sought to "find comfort and EPER.
The Pope also referred to the persecutions in the last half against Christians in different countries, including Pakistan. As a highlight of the Mass, broadcast live in many countries, religious and blessed 'Urbi et Orbi "(to the city and the world) in 65 languages. "I wish you all a good and happy Easter holiday, with peace and joy, hope and love of the Risen Christ," he said in Spanish.
He then went to his holiday residence Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, to recover from the efforts of these days and prepare for the beatification of his predecessor, John Paul II, on 1 May. On the eve of the Pope presided at the Easter Vigil, during which he lit the paschal candle and took him inside the cathedral of San Pedro.
The candle symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, the cause for celebration for Christians on Easter.
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