Christians celebrate Easter, April 16, 2017, the holiest day of the Christian calendar.
Christians Around the World Celebrate Easter
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Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates the Easter Mass, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, April 16, 2017.

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A view of St. Peter's Square during Easter Mass celebrated by Pope Francis, at the Vatican, April 16, 2017.

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Priests lead the Christian Orthodox Easter service at the 10th century St. John the Baptist Monastery near Mavrovo, west of Macedonia's capital Skopje, April 16, 2017.

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Orthodox nuns attend the Christian Orthodox Easter service at the 10th century St. John the Baptist Monastery near Mavrovo, west of Macedonia's capital Skopje, April 16, 2017.