article_snippet.sent: Long wait: Thousands had gathered in St Peter Square to hear the Pope, despite heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning .
article_snippet.sent: Waiting for Popular pope: Hundreds of worshipers wait in the rain for Pope Francis arrival to the Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican .
article_snippet.sent: Earlier today, thousands of worshippers braved thunder and rain to see Pope Francis lead Easter
article_snippet.sent: The iconic square had turned into a sea of umbrellas as a large crowd of Catholic faithful gathered to see the Pope lead the service in the enclave in Rome.
article_snippet.sent: The pontiff himself was shielded from the pelting rain by a canopy outside St. Peter's Basilica, while prelates carried umbrellas in the yellow and white colors of the Vatican.
article_snippet.sent: Following days of warm temperatures and sunshine, Romewas lashed by thunderstorms early on Sunday, and the faithful wore rain slickers and held umbrellas during
article_snippet.sent: Worshippers covered Worshippers in every way possible to stay dry in the heavy rain on Sunday morning .
article_snippet.sent: Nuns wait under heavy rain before the Easter Mass was due to start at St Peter's Square early Sunday morning .
article_snippet.sent: All for Popular pope: Many had been waiting since the early hours to see Pope Francis lead Easter the Vatican .
highlights_snippet.sent: Thousands of Catholics brave bad weather to hear Pope Francis lead Easter Sunday Mass in the Vatican .
  