They say, though I’m not exactly sure who “they” are, that the joy of Easter is heightened by walking the walk of Jesus ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died at age 88 after battling health issues including pneumonia. His final ...

While united in commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Western, Eastern, and Ethiopian Christians observe Palm ...

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Pope Francis, who is in daily contact with Gazans, has consistently called for an end to the Israeli assault and for Palestinians and Israelis to be able to live in peace.

The celebration of Easter is the culmination of Holy Week which began on April 13 with Palm Sunday. Depending on an individual church’s tradition, its congregation may hold services each day after ...

In the past, people did not usually bathe, groom or cook, dressed in mourning and even made a vow of silence, especially in the hours when Jesus was traditionally tortured and killed. During the ...

Good Friday 2025 kicks off Easter weekend this Friday, April 18. Here's what to know about the holiday and which Florida ...

commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and is a legal holiday in some states, but not a federal holiday. Holy Week, the most significant week in Catholicism, includes Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday ...

It starts with Palm Sunday on April 13 ... Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, which according to Christian belief, is seen as a sacrifice that atones for the sins of humanity.