Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in Gaza on Easter in Rome – “Why so much death?”. Pope Francis celebrates Easter mass in front of St.

Peter's Basilica in a wheelchair due to health problems. After the mass, Francis was driven past the crowds in the Popemobile to great cheers - many believers loudly shouted “Viva il Papa!” (Long live the Pope) The Pope will announce his Easter message later (12 noon) from the central box of the Basilica and give the blessing "Urbi et Orbi"