Amid the raging global coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis led an Easter eve Mass in an empty St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday.<br />According to Reuters, the Holy Father urged people to “not yield to fear” and focused on a “message of hope."<br />Pope Francis also called for an end to wars.<br />The vigil normally takes place in a church packed with about 10,000 people, was attended by only about two dozen.<br />Do not be afraid, do not yield to fear: This is the message of hope. It is addressed to us, today. These are the words that God repeats to us this very night. Pope Francis
