Pope calls for end to Iran nuclear crisis

Pope Beendict XVI called for a negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear crisis during his Easter message in Rome. The Pope said, "May an honourable solution be found for all parties, through honest and serious negotiations,".

He also asked for peace to, "prevail over the tragic violence that continues mercilessly to claim victims in Iraq".

Around 100,000 people gathered to hear the Pope's message in St Peter's square.