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Easter 2022

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on April 24, 2022. Vatican Media

Divine Mercy Sunday 2022: Pope Francis Preaches on Peace that God's Mercy Brings

Apr 24, 2022

Pope Francis explained three ways that God's mercy should bring about peace in the lives of Christians.

Jean Cardinal Zerbo, Archbishop of Mali's Bamako Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Mali’s Cardinal Asks Government to Negotiate with Regional Economic Bloc to lift Sanctions

Apr 20, 2022

The Cardinal in Mali has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called upon the country’s transitional government to negotiate with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in view of lifting sanctions on the West African nation.

Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo of Burkina Faso's Ouagadougou Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in Burkina Faso Urges Christians to “build bridges of love”, to Shun Hostility

Apr 19, 2022

The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on the people of God in the West African nation to “to break down the walls of hatred” and instead “build bridges of love”.

Pope Francis led the “Regina Caeli" on Monday, April 18, 2022, at St. Peter's Square. Daniel Ibáñez | CNA

Pope Francis: "Come out of the tomb of fear"

Apr 18, 2022

Fear is like a tomb that can “bury us,” Pope Francis said Monday, but the Risen Lord’s words to the women who were the first to announce his resurrection apply to us, as well: “Be not afraid.”

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejoof Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”

Apr 17, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.

Pope Francis gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing for Easter 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

In Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2022, Pope Francis Laments "Easter of War"

Apr 17, 2022

“Brothers and sisters, let us allow the peace of Christ to enter our lives, our homes, our countries,” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square for Easter 2022. Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022

Apr 17, 2022

An estimated 50,000 people were in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Easter Sunday Mass.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejoof Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders

Apr 17, 2022

A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.