Easter
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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
Spread 'joyous wonder' of Easter, Pope tells Christians
Pope Francis on Monday exhorted the Christian faithful to spread the joy of Easter to others. Read more
'Love has triumphed over hatred,' says Pope on Easter
In his Easter “urbi et orbi” Easter message “to the city and the world,” Pope Francis focused on the victory... Read more
Pope: Easter invites return to our first encounter with Jesus
In his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis encouraged those present to remember the moment they first felt the... Read more
Pope Francis will give Gospels to the imprisoned for Holy Week
The Holy See announced earlier today that those incarcerated at the Roman prison “Regina Coeli” will receive a pocket-sized copy... Read more
Pope to say Mass of Lord’s Supper at rehab center for disabled persons
It was announced April 7 that Pope Francis will say the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at... Read more
Pope reflects on wonder as invitation to know God
Awe and wonder at an encounter with Christ are the first steps in deepening a spiritual life that leads to... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Easter sacraments can revive relationships, Pope teaches
The Pope told a crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Coeli that the grace from the sacraments... Read more
Welcome Jesus as a friend, Pope encourages at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis called on Christians to let the risen Jesus enter their lives and to welcome him with trust as... Read more
Roman baker sells Easter cakes to commemorate Vatican basilica
Italians are known for their food, and at Easter time one Roman baker is putting his craft on display by... Read more
Survey shows Easter services important for Americans
About 60 percent of Americans say they intend to go to church for Easter Sunday, with 70 percent of Catholic... Read more
