( CNN ) -- Pope Benedict XVI called for peace amid ongoing conflicts in Africa and the Middle East and mentioned the plight of those in Japan during his annual Easter message Sunday . Pope Benedict XVI delivered his annual Easter address . He issued words of comfort for northern Africa and the Middle East . He also called for peace and hope in Africa .
Pope Benedict XVI delivered his annual Easter address . He issued words of comfort for northern Africa and the Middle East . He also called for peace and hope in Africa .