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EASTER VIGIL 2026: Pope Leo baptizes ten catechumens from Rome, Korea, Great Britain, and Portugal

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It is the most important night of the year for Christians. There is no light, everything is dark… Christ had died…in this dramatic setting, Pope Leo XIV arrived to his first Easter Vigil as pontiff…



After the blessing of the Easter fire, he lit the Paschal candle, which is made of 100% natural beeswax—a powerful symbol of the Resurrection of Christ and the light of faith.



From this flame, all the candles in the church are lit. And now, moving from darkness to light, the message is clear: C

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