Easter 2023
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Nigerian Catholic church attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year resumes public worship
A parish church in Nigeria that was attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year reopened for Easter Sunday Mass on April... Read more
Lent is over. Now what?
Now that the actual Easter season has begun, how should Catholics observe it? Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi blessing for Easter 2023
The urbi et orbi is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and... Read more
‘The most important and beautiful day of history’: Pope Francis on Easter 2023
“At Easter the destiny of the world was changed,” Pope Francis said on Easter 2023 at the Vatican. Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ homily for Easter Vigil 2023 at the Vatican
"The night is drawing to a close and the first light of dawn is appearing upon the horizon as the... Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: ‘Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you’
The Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities." Read more
Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?
Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... Read more
Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2023
Holy Week and Easter is one of the busiest liturgical periods at the Vatican. Read more
