Pope Baptizes Italy 'Migrant Hero' At Easter Eve Service
  • 6 years ago

On Saturday, Pope Francis led an Easter vigil service, baptizing eight adults, including a formerly undocumented Nigerian migrant beggar who became a hero when he disarmed an Italian thief wielding a cleaver. The baptism took place during a long Holy Saturday, or Easter eve, Mass for some 10,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica. On Sunday, the pope ends Holy See services by celebrating an Easter Mass and then delivers his biannual “to the city and the world” blessing and message.
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