We are pleased to present these images of the celebration by Pope Francis of the Paschal Vigil in S' Peter's Basilica.
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| During the Lumen Christi Procession. |
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| During the Chanting of the Exsultet. |
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| During the Chanting of the Gospel. |
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| The 18th century wooden statue of the Madonna and Child which was presented to Pope Paul VI in 1963 by Brazil, has now become a usual feature of the Liturgies of Pope Francis. |
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| Kissing the Evangelarium at the end of the Gospel. |
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| The Pope baptising a catechumen. |
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| Chrismation of a catechumen. |
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| The Pope greeting the newly-baptised in their white robes. |
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| Incensation of the Gifts at the Offertory. |
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| The Pope incenses the Offering according to the circular movements set down in the 1570 Missale Romanum. |
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| The Communion of the newly-baptised. |
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| The Papal Blessing concludes the Mass of the Paschal Vigil. |
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| Pope Francis leaves the Basilica. |
