Archbishop Bernard Hebda, left, smiles before blessing the fire and the Paschal candle at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marks the first time since 2019 that they will gather in person on Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to celebrate one of the year’s holiest days side by side with fellow congregants.
