Easter 2024
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‘Holy Fire’ ceremony at Jesus’ tomb marks beginning of Orthodox Easter celebrations
Though its authenticity is disputed, the “Holy Fire” refers to a flame of purported divine origin that ignites inside Jesus’... Read more
Eucharist, unity, clarity: What attracts converts to the Catholic Church?
Several U.S. dioceses reported 30%, 40%, 50%, and even more than 70% more adult converts who entered the Catholic Church... Read more
Former porn actress embraces Catholic faith after trip to Italy that changed her life
Bree Solstad, who previously produced and acted in the pornography industry, is among the adult converts who entered the Catholic... Read more
More than 700 baptized on Easter in Nigeria despite rise in attacks on Christians
More than 700 Christians were baptized on Easter Sunday in Nigeria’s Diocese of Katsina, where there is a rise in... Read more
‘Rocker’ Spanish priest dies from burns suffered during lighting of Easter fire
According to the Spanish newspaper El Heraldo de Aragón, sources from the archdiocese said Father Javier Sánchez “tried to protect... Read more
Here’s when Easter officially ends
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost. Read more
As wife joins the Catholic Church, Jordan Peterson says Easter is ‘the core story of humanity’
When asked what the cross meant to him, Peterson said “it’s the point where everything comes together.” Read more
Pope Francis: The resurrection of Jesus changes our lives completely and forever
“Brothers, sisters, the joy of the Resurrection is not something far away. It is very close; it is ours because... Read more
Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’
In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday. Read more
‘The mother of all holy vigils’: Jerusalem basilica is first place to announce Easter
In the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, the church of the Lord’s resurrection, the Easter Vigil is held on Saturday... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi blessing for Easter 2024
Here is the full text of the pope’s urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St.... Read more
Pope Francis on Easter: May the risen Christ open a path of peace in the Holy Land
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land,... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Easter 2024: ‘Jesus Christ is risen’
Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday 2024 before giving the traditional urbi et orbi... Read more
How to revive the celebration of Eastertide
The 50-day Eastertide, running to Pentecost, is the longest season on the Church calendar. Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Christ ‘is the one who brings us from darkness into light’
“This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ homily for Easter Vigil 2024 at the Vatican
The Holy Father delivered the homily late in the evening at the vigil in St. Peter's Basilica. Read more
What is the ‘sacred triduum’? A CNA explainer
At the end of Lent, right before Easter, the Catholic Church observes the “sacred triduum.” What is it? Read more
