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Easter
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.
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 lines of the Latin text of the recitation.
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 sacred week of the year.
The Catholic Church Celebrates Easter Monday Under the Title "Monday of the Angel"
On Easter Monday, the Catholic Church celebrates what’s called “Monday of the Angel.” In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.
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 and look to the cross as the source of hope.
Divine Mercy Sunday 2022: Pope Francis Preaches on Peace that God's Mercy Brings
Pope Francis explained three ways that God's mercy should bring about peace in the lives of Christians.
The Risen Lord Has Robbed Evil of its Power: Pope Francis at Easter Vigil Mass
Pope Francis did not preside over the Easter Vigil Mass, but he delivered the homily and baptized seven people.
"Never tire of seeking the risen Christ": Pope Francis at Regina Coeli, Easter Monday
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to “never tire of seeking the risen Christ.”
"The Risen Lord loves us without limits": Pope Francis at Easter Vigil
At the Vatican's Easter Vigil Mass, Pope Francis said that Jesus’ love is without limits and always provides the grace to begin anew.
Kenyan Catholic Activists, Religious Leaders Want Churches Opened for Easter Celebrations
Hope for this year’s Easter celebrations for a section of Kenyans crashed on Sunday, March 28 when their respective places of worship remained closed for a second time in adherence to the presidential directives of last Friday.
Church Leaders Across Africa Share Messages of Hope amid “silent Easter” Celebrations
Bishops in Africa have, individually and collectively, offered messages of hope to the people of God on the continent in their respective Easter messages amid “silent Easter” celebrations due to COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19 Crisis Forces Us to Choose Between Life and Love of Money, Says Pope Francis
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass Monday.
Pope Francis' Easter Special Apostolic Blessing "Urbi et Orbi" Message 2020: Full text
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St. Peter.
Pope Francis’ Easter Blessing: May Christ "heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity"
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“One day, we will see them all”: Cardinal Pell to Italians about Those Dead of COVID-19
In a video message sent to his Italian friends to mark Easter Sunday, Cardinal George Pell recalled the joy of Christ’s Resurrection, and said that despite coronavirus measures He is close to each of us.
Famed Italian Singer Andrea Bocelli to Livestream Easter Concert from Milan Cathedral
Famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will livestream on Easter Sunday a solo concert from the Santa Maria Nascente cathedral in Milan. The performer says he aims to send a message of hope, love, and healing to the world amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Beauty, Drama and Pinpoint Silence: Easter Triduum Memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days, several Catholics living in Rome have recalled their favorite memories of the Easter Triduum in the Eternal City.
Ghanaian Cleric Suggests Change of Easter Date amid Calls for Online Church Services
Following a presidential directive to suspend all public religious activities in Ghana for four weeks in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, a religious leader in the west African country has called for the setting of a new date for Easter celebration, expressing concerns that the suspension extends beyond the current date Easter Sunday, April 12.
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Pope's Easter Liturgies Closed to Public
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis’ liturgies for Holy Week and Easter, which usually include the presence of thousands of people, will be held without public attendance this year.
