Resurrection
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Shroud of Turin gets ‘true crime’ treatment in science-driven documentary
“The Shroud: Face to Face” is set for release in November 2023. Read more
What is incorruptibility? Here’s what you need to know
According to Catholic tradition, incorruptible saints give witness to the truth of the resurrection of the body and the life... Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: ‘Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you’
The Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities." Read more
Filming of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ sequel set to begin this spring
The film “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” will focus on the days immediately following Christ’s crucifixion. Read more
The story behind the image hanging at Benedict XVI’s funeral
The image, which hung in front of the central entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, appears to be a copy of... Read more
Catholic woman may receive settlement over her son's cremation
A Catholic woman who sued the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office claiming her son was cremated in violation of her... Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: The Risen Lord has robbed evil of its power
Pope Francis did not preside over the Easter Vigil Mass, but he delivered the homily and baptized seven people. Read more
Pope Francis on Easter: Christ’s wounds are the ‘seal of his love for us’
May those who suffer take refuge in the wounds of Christ, and through them, receive the hope which does not... Read more
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... Read more
Remember the final judgement, Pope Francis says at Mass for recently deceased bishops
Pope Francis urged Catholics to meditation on the final judgement at a Mass offered Monday for the souls of cardinals... Read more
Pope Francis: The resurrection is the most shocking event in human history
Pope Francis said Monday that the resurrection of Christ is the most shocking event in human history. Read more
Easter brings a 'new world,' Pope Francis says in Urbi et Orbi
Christ’s resurrection ushers in a new world – one of peace, love, and fraternity, Pope Francis said on Easter Sunday,... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more
US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter –... Read more
Pope: if you don't serve others, then what are you living for?
Though letting go of yourself and living for others can make you seem weak in the eyes of the world,... Read more
Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says
Instead of blaming God when a parent loses a child – or vice versa – families should remember that because... Read more
Bodily resurrection is key to Christian identity, Pope reminds
Bodily resurrection is a reality which is the seal of our identity as Christians, Pope Francis said in his Friday... Read more
Pope: 'seed of eternity' has been planted in our hearts
During his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the resurrection of the body, explaining that we are “imprinted” with eternal... Read more
