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Next, let's look at the situation outside the country. Tomorrow is our day (12th). Ahead of Easter, a mass was held in different parts of the world. It took place in an empty square without attendees.

This is reporter Kim Ji-sung.

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The Pope sits in St. Peter's Square, Vatican.

The large square is empty.

A ceremony was held to remember the day Jesus was crucified and died, but the believers did not attend.
This is in contrast to the last year's appearance, which has progressed magnificently among many people.

We have changed the place that we used every year to prevent crowds of believers.

This is the first time in 56 years since the ceremony began in 1964.

The Pope comforted people around the world suffering from Corona19.

[P Pope Francis: During this time of suffering, please let everyone be comforted by your mercy.]

Mass was also held ahead of Easter at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was hit over a year ago.

There were seven attendees, including the Archbishop, the priests, and the choir in protective clothing.

Online worship and mass not attended by believers were held all over the world to remind the meaning of Jesus' resurrection.

There was also a place where people put pictures of believers and put masses.

[Steven / St. Benedict's Cathedral Priest: I wanted to see the believers, and I wanted to feel they were here together. (I don't have to meet him) I'm with them now.]

Believers are answering each other at home, on the balcony, on the rooftop, celebrating Easter.

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