Pope holds Easter candle at basilica vigil
Vatican Pope Easter Vigil
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Pope Benedict XVI, waves at faithful at the end of the Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Saturday, April 7, 2012. Christians on Easter joyously mark their belief that Christ rose from the dead after his crucifixion. Praying at the start of the service, Benedict said Easter brings hope to the faithful. On Sunday morning, he will lead Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
