In many countries in Europe and South America, this day, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday. Read more
Now that the actual Easter season has begun, how should Catholics observe it? Read more
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials... Read more
The spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians has come out in support of finding a common date to... Read more
Pope Francis explained three ways that God's mercy should bring about peace in the lives of Christians. Read more
Pope Francis did not preside over the Easter Vigil Mass, but he delivered the homily and baptized seven people. Read more
At the start of this year, a Vatican Easter tradition hung in the balance. Read more
At the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to “never tire of seeking the risen Christ.” Read more
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, which takes place Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities and it... Read more
Christians will celebrate Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this year after the storied church remained closed last... Read more
Every year the dates of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday vary. Read more
The president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, has supported a suggestion that Catholics and Orthodox... Read more
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass... Read more
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St.... Read more
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for... Read more
Famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will livestream on Easter Sunday a solo concert from the Santa Maria Nascente cathedral... Read more
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,... Read more
Cardinal George Pell said Friday that suffering can be offered to God for good, and that Christians see Christ in... Read more