The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World ... The Easter candle is lighted each day during Mass throughout the Paschal season until Ascension Thursday.

Pope Francis, 88, was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Feb 14 with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

During the celebration, the candles are blessed at mass and then taken home ... rituals and offerings of light, elements that merged with the Catholic festivity. The candles and rosemary blessed ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches ... 9:1-2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light has ...

as this is where the first sacrament of baptism takes place before members are welcomed into the Catholic Church A votive candle is a small candle that is lit in church as an act of prayer.