Pope Francis holds the holy book during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday at the St Peter's basilica on March 30, 2013 at the Vatican. Easter Vigil, also called the Paschal Vigil is a service held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. Historically, it is during this service that people are baptized and that adult catechumens are received into full communion with the Church. AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO