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Thousands joined Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Vigil for peace, which the pope announced during his Easter Sunday Urbi et Orbi address to the city of Rome and the world, was celebrated in St Peter's Basilica at 6 p.m. Rome time, and everyone, both in person and following from home, was invited to join. People around the world joined the Holy Father in praying the Glorious mysteries of the Rosary, in person and remotely, with meditations from various Church Fathers, including St. Augustine of Hippo, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Ambrose of Milan. During the Rosary, faithful from different continents lit candles with the flame from the Lamp of Peace in Assisi, which burns perpetually at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. Greetings from the Holy Father to the faithful present in St. Peter's Square on the steps of the Basilica before the beginning of the Vigil Dear brothers and sisters, good evening! Welcome! A very fraternal, very warm greeting to all of you. Thank you for your presen...