Easter 2025
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The last time the world saw Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important... Read more
The final hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for bringing me back to the Square’
In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ for Easter 2025
“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given... Read more
‘Run’ to seek Christ in everyday life, Pope Francis says in Easter Sunday homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead,... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Read more
Amid ongoing war and blockades, Holy Land Christians insist on celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox families prepare with joy to celebrate shared Easter date
Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same date... Read more
Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the... Read more
CNA explains: Why Eastern and Western Easter dates differ — and why 2025 is different
The Council of Nicaea's 1,700th anniversary marks a rare unified Easter in 2025, sparking hope for Christian unity. Read more
Ecumenical expert: ‘No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates’
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians... Read more
Social media and personal research driving France’s record baptism boom, survey reveals
The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth... Read more
Vatican says cardinals to celebrate Holy Week liturgies as Pope Francis’ health improves
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday... Read more
Trump issues Holy Week messages: ‘He is risen!’
President Donald Trump issued two messages on Palm Sunday recognizing the importance of the Holy Week leading up to Easter. Read more
Surge in adults entering Church in England this Easter prompted by internet, tradition
Almost all English dioceses reported a significant increase in both catechumens and candidates at the Rite of Election at the... Read more
Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more
Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of... Read more
