During his traditional speech for the Easter Mass, Pope Francis expressed deep worry about bloodshed in the Middle East and in Northern Africa.

To the tens of thousands in the crowd that gathered at the St. Peter's Square for Easter Mass, the Pope, in his speech called for an end to global violence and the persecution of Christians by extremist groups.

The Pope mentioned particularly about the bloodshed in countries in the Middle East such as the Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa, and he spoke about how humanitarian aid should be brought to those in need.

"May the international community not stand by before the immense humanitarian tragedy unfolding in these countries and the drama of the numerous refugees," he said in his "urbi et orbi" address, Latin for "to the city (Rome) and to the world," said the Pope, in his speech, according to CNN.

He also said, "And we ask for peace for this world subjected to arms dealers, who earn their living with the blood of men and women."

The Pope offered condolences to those who lost their lives in the Kenyan massacre last week. He said, "May constant prayer rise up from all people of goodwill for those who lost their lives. I think in particular of the young people who were killed last Thursday at Garissa University College in Kenya, for all those who have been kidnapped, and for those forced to abandon their homes and loved ones."

Another major world affair that the Pope mentioned was the Iranian nuclear deal. He lauded the framework of the nuclear agreement with Iran as an opportunity to make the world safer.

He said, "In hope we entrust to the merciful Lord the framework recently agreed to in Lausanne, that it may be a definitive step toward a more secure and fraternal world."