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Sunday, 31 March, 2002, 02:24 GMT 03:24 UK
In pictures: The Pope marks Easter
Pope John Paul II has been taking part in Easter celebrations in Rome, despite increasing health problems.

Pope with communion wafer
The Pope celebrated the first Mass of Easter in St Peter's Basilica

Mass in St Peter's Basilica
The 81-year-old pontiff remained seated for most of the time

Woman being blessed by the Pope
During the service, he blessed the faithful

Pope holds wooden cross
Good Friday saw the Pope take part in the Way of the Cross ceremony

The Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum
But he had to leave it to others to carry the cross through the streets

The Pope is helped to sit down
A foot washing ceremony also proved too difficult

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