Easter Sunday Holy Mass is held by Pope Leo XIV in Saint Peter's Square, usually starting at 10:15 a.m. The square can hold up to 80,000 people, and it will be filled to capacity on Easter morning. The mass is free to attend, but tickets are required, so book your tickets in advance. At noon the Pope gives the Easter message and blessing, called Urbi et Orbi from the central loggia, or balcony, of Saint Peter's Basilica.