Pope Benedict XVI delivers his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city of Rome and the world) April 12 overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. In his message he called for renewed efforts to bring about peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He said he would carry a message of reconciliation when travels to the Holy Land May 8 for a weeklong visit. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano) (April 12, 2009)