At St. Peters in the Vatican, an outdoor mass to mark the end of what the church is calling it's 'Year of Faith.'<br/> <br />Church leaders from throughout the Middle East gathered to pray for peace in their region.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:<br/> <br />"With this gesture, through them, I would like to reach all those Christians living in the Holy Land, in Syria and in the entire East, and obtain for them the gift of peace and concord."<br/> <br />The Church chose the occasion to also debut for the first time relics from St. Peter.<br/> <br />A bronze chest displayed near the altar were said to contain the bones of the Apostle --- which were reportedly discovered in the mausoleum beneath the Basilica.<br/> <br />Sunday's mass officially concludes the Year of Faith, which was initiated by Pope Benedict before his resignation in February.
