Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday Mass in Vatican City after hospital stay

From socially distanced gathering to virtual masses, the Easter celebrations have been hampered for the second year amid lockdowns and COVID-19 related restrictions.

COVID-19: Muted Easter celebrations globally

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Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday Mass in Vatican City after hospital stay

COVID-19: Muted Easter celebrations globally