AP: Pope Benedict XVI carried a tall, lit candle symbolizing hope into a darkened St. Peter’s Basilica packed with faithful Saturday night in the traditional start of the Vatican’s vigil Mass on the eve of Easter.
A chant of “Lumen Christi” (Latin for “Light of Christ”) echoed in the cavernous basilica.
Then the vast space began twinkling with light as cardinals and other prelates lit their candles from the flame on the pope’s Easter candle and, one by one, members of the congregation lit their neighbor’s candle in a quick succession of lights.
Comment count on this article reflects comments made on Breitbart.com and Facebook. Visit Breitbart's Facebook Page.