Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in his popemobile, to Ukraine, where a temporary Easter truce with Russia appeared in doubt in parts of the nation.

People from different corners of the globe celebrate Easter

Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. All Christians, from Orthodox and Western churches, are observing the holiday on the same day this year - not often the case because the churches use different calendars.