NEW : The pope urges the international community to help the hungry in Africa . Benedict calls for an end to the war in Iraq after more than 5,000 are killed . More than 5,000 people have died in Syria since President Bashar al-Assad began a brutal crackdown in mid-March on anti-government protesters calling for his ouster , the United Nations said earlier this month . The faithful pack to Peter 's Square on a glorious sunny day . A beautiful scene is unveiled in St. Peter 's Square .
NEW : The pope urges the international community to help the hungry in Africa . Benedict calls for an end to the war in Iraq after more than 5,000 are killed . The faithful pack to Peter 's Square on a glorious sunny day . A beautiful scene is unveiled in St. Peter 's Square .