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Pope at Easter Vigil: ‘With Jesus no tomb will suppress the joy of life’
At the Vigil Mass in the Holy Night of Easter in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis invites us to “look up” to Jesus, the God of life, and reminds us that by welcoming Him no failure will doom us to despair.
Lord's Day Reflection: ‘He saw and believed'
As the Church celebrates Easter Sunday, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “He saw and believed".
Resurrection begins again in Gaza
As Christ’s Resurrection at Easter dawns in the Holy Land, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, reflects on the hope for peace that lies hidden in the Calvary of Gaza.
Custos of the Holy Land: 'Christ's empty tomb brings forth hope'
In his Easter message to the faithful, the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton, OFM, reassures that Jesus Christ's empty tomb "brings forth hope," and suggests all suffering can be comforted by the Lord's Resurrection.
Pope prays Way of the Cross from Casa Santa Marta
Pope Francis follows the Way of the Cross held at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday from his residence at the Casa Santa Marta, while still leading the faithful in reflecting on our Christian journey of prayer.
Pope presides at Solemn Liturgy of Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
As Pope Francis presides at the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, preaches on the passage “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I Am”.
Top UN court orders Israel to allow access of aid into Gaza facing famine
International pressure mounts on Israel over the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians in its war against Hamas, as warnings of famine in the besieged strip rise.
Angola – Luanda’s Archbishop marks Holy Week with visit to central prison and other institutions
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias, of the Archdiocese of Luanda, has visited inmates at Luanda’s Central Prison to share the message of hope in Holy Week. The Archbishop also visited one of the country’s Reception Centres for Children in Distress
Madagascar cyclone kills 11, causes flooding
At least 11 people were reported killed after a cyclone made landfall into northern Madagascar.
'May Easter give us courage to choose peace and fraternity in South Sudan'
South Sudan is experiencing extreme poverty, but Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek notes how the people bear witness to great solidarity, explaining that "the Pope's visit has brought countless fruits" and expressing hope that Easter "may free everyone from pessimism and fear."
Pope Francis releases meditations ahead of Via Crucis at Colosseum
Pope Francis publishes his reflections for the Good Friday Stations of the Cross, saying that "with God, suffering never has the final word."
UN: Crisis in Haiti worsens daily
A report of the UN's Human Rights Division describes the situation in Haiti as having 'chronically worsened,' and states that 4,451 people were killed last year, and more than 1,500 this year.
Celebrating Easter in Mongolia: The modest joy of a people
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, shares the rituals and traditions of the small Catholic community of Mongolia, saying they gather during the Triduum to share their Christian joy in a modest manner.
South Sudan's Bishop Carlassare: An Easter of liberation and life
Bishop Christian Carlassare, bishop of the Diocese of Rumbek, sends an Easter message to the faithful of South Sudan, encouraging Christians to look to Christ to find the will to embrace one another in friendship.
Pope on Holy Thursday: 'The Lord never tires of forgiving'
At the Mass of the Lord's Supper at the women's section of Rebibbia prison in Rome, Pope Francis reminds us to never tire of asking the Lord for forgiveness and learning to serve as He did.
US: Movie about Sister Cabrini makes a splash
A powerful and inspiring film about the life of Sister Frances Saverio Cabrini has been a great success in the U.S, including among atheists and those of other faiths.
Churches of Jerusalem reiterate plea for peace in Holy Land
The thirteen Patriarchs and Heads of Christian Churches in Jerusalem issue their annual Easter Message in which they reiterate their call for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all captives, and recall the Easter message of hope in the resurrection.
South Korean Archbishop: ‘At Easter, our lives intertwine with the Eternal’
In an Easter message, Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick reminds the faithful of his Archdiocese of Seoul “that our mortal existence transcends the temporal boundaries of this world and is connected to eternal life.”
Pope Francis: Jesus of Nazareth has shown us His face
In a message to the Church in Sonsonate, El Salvador, Pope Francis encourages the devotees of a famous image of Jesus of Nazareth to contemplate the face of God.
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