Pope Francis blows in an amphora containing holy oil as he leads the Chrism Mass for Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) which marks the start of Easter celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican. The Chrism Mass is the traditional liturgy, during the course of which the oils to be used in the sacraments of initiation, Holy Orders and healing throughout the coming year are blessed. (Photo by Giuseppe Ciccia / Pacific Press)

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