Easter
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US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter –... Read more
Pope on Easter: The Resurrection is more than a party – it’s the source of eternal life
Pope Francis reminded Christians on Easter Sunday that the Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith – and that even... Read more
Christ renews a weary humanity, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil
During Easter Vigil at the Vatican Pope Francis noted that many people today mirror the sadness and grief of the... Read more
Why did Pope Francis visit Benedict XVI? To say happy birthday!
Early Easter greetings and birthday wishes were the reason for Pope Francis’ visit with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI on Wednesday. Read more
Christian Easter celebrations targeted in Pakistan suicide bombing
A crowded park in Lahore, Pakistan where Christian families were celebrating Easter Sunday was the site of an apparent suicide... Read more
Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution
In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more
Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil
During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more
Will Pope Francis change the date of Easter?
Speaking to a global gathering of priests, Pope Francis signaled an openness to changing the date of Easter in the... Read more
Pope Francis sends rosaries, Easter cakes to Iraqi Christians
The Solemn Easter Vigil in Erbil, Iraq, concluded in a spirit of joyful celebration with the distribution of dove-shaped Easter... Read more
Amid war in Syria, Catholic patriarch says Easter offers path of hope
Citing St. Paul’s conversion on the Road to Damascus, an Eastern Catholic patriarch’s Easter message repeated a call for peace... Read more
India bishop: Christ is working through the tragedy of present-day martyrdom
In his Easter letter released this week, Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao reflected on Christ's work through the tragedies of... Read more
Pope's Easter message: In this violent world, what we need is Christ's resurrection
Pope Francis reminded Christians this Easter of the strength which comes from Christ’s death and resurrection, calling them to be... Read more
If you're looking for the truth, you'll find the Resurrection Pope says
During his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis said that the Resurrection of Jesus is a mystery we can... Read more
A sweet sign of hope: Pope's envoy returns to Iraq with Easter cake
Pope Francis' personal envoy to Iraq will return to the country during Holy Week, bringing with him the pontiff's love... Read more
Pope urges Christian communities to be ones of peace
Returning to his usual daily Mass schedule, Pope Francis reflected today that our contemporary faith communities ought to reflect that... Read more
Do not be 'afraid of joy,' Pope encourages
Pope Francis rebuked Christians who are “afraid of joy” and “mournful,” encouraging them to remember that Jesus Christ accompanies them. Read more
Resurrection pours 'fresh hope' on the world, Pope reflects
During his general audience Wednesday Pope Francis emphasized the certainty of Christ's presence in the world today, noting how his... Read more
Pope Francis gives Easter eggs to children with cancer
Pope Francis sent 150 Easter eggs to the Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital as an Easter gift to children hospitalized with... Read more
Embrace Easter hope and forgiveness, archbishop tells Myanmar
In his Easter message, Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, emphasized the hope of the holy day and encouraged the... Read more
