The pope says ‘Happy Easter’

April 20, 2014

TOPSHOTS-VATICAN-ITALY-POPE-EASTER-MASS-HOLY WEEK — AFP / FILIPPO MONTEFORTE

With a joyous smile on his face, Pope Francis greets the crowd after the Easter Mass on Sunday at St. Peter’s square in the Vatican.

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