Pope Francis congratulates Orthodox Christians on Easter

Pope Francis has congratulated Orthodox Christians on Easter, which is celebrated on Sunday by Orthodox churches and several Eastern Catholic churches, Report informs, citing Vatican News.

Addressing the faithful after the Regina Coeli Prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said he sends his Best Wishes to Christian brothers and sisters of the Orthodox Churches and of the Eastern and Latin Catholic Churches who today, according to the Julian calendar, celebrate the Solemnity of Easter.

“May the Risen Lord fill them with light and peace, and comfort the communities living in particularly difficult situations. Happy Easter to them!” he said.