To City and the World this Easter

(12 Apr 09 - RV)After a week of intense liturgical celebrations, Pope Benedict this afternoon was flown by helicopter from Vatican City southwards towards the Alban hills and his Summer Residence at Castel Gandolfo.


The Holy Father will remain there marking the Octave of Easter, and from there tomorrow will recite the Regina Coeli at midday.


Tens of thousands of Romans, pilgrims and tourists flocked to the Vatican earlier today to greet the Pope and hear his Easter message to his city and to the world.


From the central balcony of the Basilica overlooking St Peter’s Square he told them that Christ is still looking for men and women to help him to affirm his victory ….through justice and truth, mercy, forgiveness and love. Charles Collins was there has this report: