Pope Francis celebrated Easter Sunday Mass on St Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday morning amid strict security provided by the Italian authorities. While Francis was present, a high-ranking cleric led the service on behalf of the 87-year-old pope, who is in ailing health. A congregation of some 30,000 were present in mild spring temperatures of around 20 degrees but with a brisk wind. The square was decorated as always with flowers and plants, many from the Netherlands. There were cheers as Francis was driven past the crowd in the popemobile after the mass, with many calling out: “Viva il Papa…