of peace. more now from linzie janis. >> reporter: pope francis blessing the faithful with incense as he arrived to celebrate easter sunday mass in st. peter's square. ♪ more than 150,000 worshippers from around the world gathering to hear his message of hope and peace. the people's pope then circling the crowd in his pope-mobile. the vatican tweeting an apology, saying he didn't have time to stop to shake hands and take selfies as he did on palm sunday. elsewhere, millions more celebrating with ancient traditions like the holy fire ceremony in jerusalem at the tomb where christians believe jesus was resurrected. and in greece, opposing parishes mark orthodox easter with their famous rocket war. here at home, parade in new york city. women wearing easter bonnets. toddlers and pups too.