One day after unexpectedly withdrawing from a scheduled ceremony, Pope Francis engaged in a two-hour vigil at the Vatican on Saturday.
His absence from a Good Friday procession had sparked renewed concerns about his health.
However, the 87-year-old pontiff delivered a lengthy homily and conducted several baptisms.
Across the globe, Easter celebrations took place, including in the Philippines, where worshippers gathered to witness the traditional procession.
In the capital Manila, children dressed as angels and prayed.
Easter Sunday holds significant importance in the Catholic calendar and is observed by 1.3 billion people worldwide.
At St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Sri Lanka, a Catholic priest administered Holy Communion to Christian worshippers.
In Nairobi’s Kibera district in Kenya, worshippers of all ages gathered to light candles and celebrate Easter.
pictures: Courtesy of BBC
