Pope Francis celebrates the Easter vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican on March 27, 2016. The celebration of the Easter Vigil begins with the blessing of the paschal flame in the atrium of St. Peter's Basilica. The Paschal candle then is brought in procession into the Church. After which, a deacon sings the "Exultet", the ancient hymn that praises the resurrection. (Photo by Giuseppe Ciccia/Pacific Press) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***