“Resurrection of the Lord” – Easter Vigil, Holy Night of Easter 2026 | April | 04 St Peter’s Basilica, PAPAL MASS
Booklet for Easter Sunday “Resurrection of the Lord” – Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Homily by Pope Leo XIV of the “Resurrection of the Lord” – Easter Vigil, Holy Night of Easter 2026 | April | 04 St Peter’s Basilica, PAPAL MASS
“The sanctifying power of this night dispels wickedness, washes faults away, restores innocence to the fallen… drives out hatred, fosters concord and brings down the mighty” (Exsultet).
With these words at the beginning of this celebration, dear brothers and sisters, the deacon praised the light of the Risen Christ, symbolized by the Paschal Candle. From this single candle, we have all lit our own candles, and, each carrying a small flame drawn from the same fire, we have illuminated this great basilica. It is the sign of the Paschal light, which unites us in the Church as lights for the world. At the deacon’s announcement, we responded “Amen,” affirming our commitment to embrace this mission, and shortly we will repeat our “yes” by renewing our baptismal promises.
Photographs of the “Resurrection of the Lord” – Easter Vigil, Holy Night of Easter 2026 | April | 04 St Peter’s Basilica, PAPAL MASS
