Tag: Easter and Holy Week
Mourners Gather Outside the Vatican After Pope Francis’ Death
A day after Pope Francis had blessed Catholics at Easter Mass, crowds gathered again in St. Peter’s Square in somber mood.
Mourners Gather Outside the Vatican After Pope Francis’ Death
A day after Pope Francis had blessed Catholics at Easter Mass, crowds gathered again in St. Peter’s Square in somber mood.
On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing
The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.
Pope Francis Celebrated Easter and Met With JD Vance the Day Before He Died
The pontiff met with Vice President JD Vance on Sunday and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter. His doctors had urged him to rest.
Syria’s Easter Celebrations Pass Peacefully, in Early Test of New Government
At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed. Religious minorities are still wary, however, about the new leaders’ commitment to inclusivity.
Syria’s Easter Celebrations Pass Peacefully, in Early Test of New Government
At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed. Religious minorities are still wary, however, about the new leaders’ commitment to inclusivity.
Pope Francis Blesses Faithful at Easter Mass
The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.
Pope Francis Thanks Doctors and Nurses for His Recovery
Although the pontiff has begun meeting with more people, he remains frail and will not lead important Easter events, the Vatican announced.
Palestinian Christians Mark Easter in Gaza’s Only Catholic Church
Somber Easter celebrations were held on Sunday for hundreds of displaced Palestinians at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City.