Archbishop focuses on suffering in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury has highlighted the suffering of people facing conflict around the world during his Easter sermon.

The Most Rev Justin Welby delivered his second Easter message since becoming head of the Church of England at Canterbury Cathedral.

He echoed the sentiments of The Archbishop of Westminster who appealed to his Roman Catholic congregation.

In Rome, tens of thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square for an Easter Mass led by Pope Francis.

Religious Affairs Correspondent Robert Pigott reports.

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