Easter
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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
How to revive the celebration of Eastertide
The 50-day Eastertide, running to Pentecost, is the longest season on the Church calendar. Read more
What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My people”), coming from the opening... Read more
Easter holiday is canceled then restored in heavily Christian Indian state
The March 28 reversal by the Manipur government came within 24 hours after Manipur Gov. Anusuiya Uikey canceled the Easter... Read more
Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2024 at the Vatican
The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum, and other traditions to mark the most... Read more
Lent is over. Now what?
Now that the actual Easter season has begun, how should Catholics observe it? Read more
Pope Francis’ advice for Holy Week: Look to the cross, our hope is there
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials... Read more
Why Catholics and Orthodox might once again celebrate Easter on the same date
The spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians has come out in support of finding a common date to... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2022: Pope Francis preaches on the peace that God's mercy brings
Pope Francis explained three ways that God's mercy should bring about peace in the lives of Christians. 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
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
At the start of this year, a Vatican Easter tradition hung in the balance. Read more
Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli: ‘Never tire of seeking the risen Christ’
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to “never tire of seeking the risen Christ.” Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: 'The Risen Lord loves us without limits'
At Vatican's Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis said that Jesus’ love is without limits and always provides the grace to... Read more
The Easter Vigil: ‘the mother of all vigils’
The Easter Vigil, which takes place Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities and it... Read more
Easter celebrations return to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christians will celebrate Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this year after the storied church remained closed last... Read more
Why the date of Holy Week changes every year
Every year the dates of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday vary. Read more
Vatican cardinal supports common Easter date for Catholics, Orthodox
The president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, has supported a suggestion that Catholics and Orthodox... Read more
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
The coronavirus crisis forces us to choose between life and love of money, says pope
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' Easter Urbi et Orbi Message 2020
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St.... Read more
