Pope Francis appeared on Sunday in St Peter's Square to deliver a quick Easter greeting before a senior archbishop delivered his "Urbi et Orbi" benediction which, like last year, called for a ceasefire and a release of the hostages in Gaza.
"Happy Easter," said the 88-year-old Argentine in a weak voice from his wheelchair on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to the delight of more than 30,000 worshippers and tourists.
