Pope Francis: Easter Message Urbi et Orbi (To the City and the World) (Vatican Press Office)
“Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus, the Crucified One, is risen!”, Pope Francis said in his Easter message, delivered on Easter Sunday from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica (video). “He stands in the midst of those who mourned him, locked behind closed doors and full of fear and anguish,” the Pope continued. […]
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Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joy of Christ’s resurrection is needed now more than ever in a time when war in Ukraine and other parts of the world makes the hope for peace seem like an illusion, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. Like the disciples who were at first doubtful of Jesus […]
Pope denounces ‘cruel and senseless’ conflict in Ukraine on ‘Easter of war’
ROME – In his traditional Easter blessing, Pope Francis on Sunday again denounced the “cruel and senseless” war in Ukraine and expressed compassion for its victims, while also expressing hope that the world will not forget other global hot spots, including the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. “May there be peace for war-torn Ukraine, so sorely tried by […]
Pope Francis laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
Pope Francis gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022 / Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 17, 2022 / 04:30 am (CNA). In his Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022, Pope Francis lamented an “Easter of War” as he prayed for peace in Ukraine and around the world. “Today, [Jesus] alone has the […]
Full text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
Pope Francis gives his Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter 2022 / Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 17, 2022 / 04:45 am (CNA). On Easter Sunday 2022, Pope Francis gave the traditional Urbi et Orbi benediction from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. “Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome] and to […]
Pope Francis celebrates Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in front of 50,000 faithful, united in the joy of Easter and in the message of peace brought by the risen Jesus. Read all
Pope at Easter Urbi et Orbi: May we be won over by the peace of Christ!
Pope Francis announces the joyous Easter message, that Jesus, the Crucified One, is risen. He remembers the victims of war, all those suffering around the world, and appeals ardently for peace and that the peace of Christ may enter our lives, our homes, our countries! Read all
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022 / Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 17, 2022 / 04:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Easter Mass for around 50,000 people in St. Peter’s Square — the first Easter Mass with the public after two years of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. On a […]
Easter: Hope That Does Not Disappoint
‘Resurrection’ by Annibale Carracci, 1593 EDITORIAL: Today, what is so desperately needed is for Christians to proclaim the cross and to live in Easter hope.