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Catholic church. Paschal candle. A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter. France Stock Photo - Alamy
OLV National Shrine & Basilica - The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed
![Catholic News Service Rome on Twitter: "Earlier this evening, #PopeFrancis light the paschal candle during the #EasterVigil in St. Peter's Basilica. (CNS/Reuters) https://t.co/hPAqzIn4Fh" / X Catholic News Service Rome on Twitter: "Earlier this evening, #PopeFrancis light the paschal candle during the #EasterVigil in St. Peter's Basilica. (CNS/Reuters) https://t.co/hPAqzIn4Fh" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EyE9sNJWUAAG0E2.jpg)
Catholic News Service Rome on Twitter: "Earlier this evening, #PopeFrancis light the paschal candle during the #EasterVigil in St. Peter's Basilica. (CNS/Reuters) https://t.co/hPAqzIn4Fh" / X
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