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Worshippers light their candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City on April 30, 2016. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Ammar Awad
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Michele Chabin - Religion News Service
According to Orthodox tradition, the stone on which Jesus was buried, in what is now the Sepulchre church, emits a light that bursts into flames initially cool enough to touch before turning scalding hot.
A life-size depiction of Jesus being laid in the tomb is seen on April 9 in the Stations of the Cross on the grounds of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran)
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Mark Pattison - Catholic News Service
Even the Apostles were skeptical at first.
"Descent to Hell," by Duccio di Buoninsegna (1308-11)
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
When Christ entered hell law of sin and death was set aside so that mercy could triumph.
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Pope Francis offered a powerful Holy Thursday message today at the Vatican during his Chrism Mass homily: Find joy in the little things.
Pope Francis leaves in procession after celebrating Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 13 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
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Pope Francis
"By taking one small step, we make God’s mercy overflow in situations of desolation."