The Pope, just a month removed from a five-week hospitalization, blessed young children in the crowd during his short procession, reflecting on the importance of hope and faith during challenging times. While he missed significant Holy Week events due to his health, his presence at Easter Mass resonated deeply with the massive gathering of tens of thousands in Rome, coinciding with a special jubilee year for the Catholic Church. He also highlighted growing antisemitism and called for an end to violence globally, emphasizing the urgent need for a lasting peace in regions plagued by war.