Catholics celebrated Easter Vigil in the Holy Night at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, marking what Pope Francis in his homily said was the moment when “the divine light of ...

by 7News Staff TOPICS: WASHINGTON (7News) — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception holds an Easter vigil ahead of Sunday morning's Easter service.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica April 19 in place of Pope Francis, who is recovering from pneumonia.

Michael Martine, pastor of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, leads the Easter Vigil into the South Beach church. The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, is a candle lit, incense infused liturgy ...

Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the resurrection of Christ as “the ...

Catholics gather for Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, April 19, 2025 (photo: Zosia Czubak / EWTN) Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican April 19, 2025 Candlelight illuminated St.

Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greet some of the faithful present. The 88-year-old pontiff, in a wheelchair, arrived at around 6 p.m. local time accompanied by his ...