Pope to lead Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square

Easter around the world

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Pope Benedict XVI at Easter vigil on Saturday night Credit: AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito

Pope Benedict XVI will lead Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square in Rome where thousands of worshippers have gathered.

Last night, he led the Easter vigil in which he spoke about mankind "groping in the darkness, unable to distinguish good from evil".

He carried a single candle representing Christ's resurrection.

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