Ceremonies have been taking place across the world to mark the most important festival in the Christian calendar – Easter.
Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the Bible says, days after dying on the cross on Good Friday. It is traditional for many to attend services on Saturday evening.
Image source, ReutersA day after pulling out of a ceremony at short notice, Pope Francis took part in a two-hour vigil at the Vatican
Image source, ReutersThere had been renewed concern about his health when he did not participate in a Good Friday procession
Image source, GIUSEPPE LAMI/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockHe read a lengthy homily and carried out a number of baptisms ahead of his Easter message on Sunday morning
Image source, ReutersIn the Philippines, worshippers crowded along a staircase to get a glimpse of the traditional procession
Image source, ReutersChildren dressed as angels were seen praying ahead of the night-time celebrations in Metro Manila
Image source, ReutersIn Nairobi's Kiberia district, in Fort Jesus worshippers young and old joined together to light candles
Image source, Daniel Irungu/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockPriests there led the service by lighting fires outside of the church before moving inside
Image source, ReutersMeanwhile, in Iraq a young child leans forward to kiss a cross during celebrations
Image source, MARTIN DIVISEK/EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockBack in Europe, Easter services were held at Prague Castle to commemorate the life of Jesus Christ
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