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Easter 2025
The Last Time the World Saw Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for Christians: Easter.
"Run" to Seek Christ in Everyday Life, Pope Francis Says in Easter Sunday Homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he is present everywhere”
Pope Francis’ Blessing "urbi et orbi" for Easter 2025: Full Text
“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.
Amid Ongoing War and Blockades, Holy Land Christians Insist on Celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war continues in Gaza.
Ecumenical Expert: "No theological reasons to celebrate Easter on different dates"
Father Frans Bouwen, a leading voice in ecumenical dialogue, holds that “there are no real theological reasons” to justify Christians celebrating Easter on different dates.
As Pope Francis’ Health Improves, Vatican Says Cardinals to Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday Mass, Holy See spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Tuesday.
Vatican Publishes Holy Week Schedule, No Indication Whether Pope Francis Will Preside over Rites
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether Pope Francis will preside.
Pope Sees "providential" Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope They Could Celebrate Easter Together in 2025
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
