Pope Francis’ decisions to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events had raised fears about his health.
Tag: Easter and Holy Week
In Praise of Tiny Triumphs
If full-on spring cleaning feels intimidating, why not focus instead on tasks that are far less ambitious but no less satisfying?
Pope Francis Skips Palm Sunday Homily
Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health, but he spoke in a clear voice before and after it.
Why Leap Day Is Really About Party Planning
Judah Levine, top time researcher, explains how Feb. 29 was invented to keep the major holidays from colliding.
At Ukraine’s Gravesites, a Spring Ritual Hints at Renewal
A decimated village welcomes back displaced residents for a day of remembrance and hope.
Under the Shadow of War, Kyiv Celebrates Orthodox Easter
Thousands of Christians gathered in the Ukrainian capital to mark Holy Week, one year after Ukraine’s army forced Russian troops back from the area around Kyiv.
At Christianity’s Holiest Site, Rival Monks Struggle to Turn Other Cheek
At the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, on the site where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and resurrected, a centuries-long real estate spat tends to flare up at Orthodox Easter.
Pope Will Miss Good Friday Procession Because of Cold Weather
Francis was released from the hospital only last Saturday after a bout with bronchitis.
In Northern Ireland Town, Painful Memories Lie Beneath a Fragile Peace
Twenty-five years after the Good Friday Agreement ended an era of bloodshed, this is a moment to celebrate reconciliation across Northern Ireland. But for many, the past is not always easy to leave behind.
Pope Francis, Back From the Hospital, Thanks Palm Sunday Crowds
Francis arrived in St. Peter’s Square in an open-topped jeep on Palm Sunday, the beginning of a week of major ceremonies before Easter.