Pope Celebrates Easter Vigil
April 12, 2009
The service began in darkness, the BBC reported. After Benedict lit a candle to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he was joined by thousands of worshippers who lit their candles.
This Easter is a difficult one for Italy. Holy Week began with the devastating earthquake in L'Aquila, northwest of Rome, and Benedict granted a dispensation so a funeral mass could be celebrated for more than 200 of the dead on Good Friday.
In his homily and prayers, Benedict talked of the symbolism of light as an image of God and of Christians providing light for the world. The pope was to celebrate mass in St. Peter's Square in the morning and to deliver his Easter message.
Benedict plans a visit to L'Aquila after Easter, the report said.
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