Vatican City, Vatican. 26th Mar, 2016. Pope Francis holds the Paschal candle as he arrives to celebrate the Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican. The celebration of the Easter Vigil begins with the blessing of the paschal flame in the atrium of St. Peter's Basilica. The Paschal candle then is brought in procession into the Church. After which, a deacon sings the “Exultet”, the ancient hymn that praises the resurrection. Credit: Giuseppe Ciccia/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News
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