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Easter blessing of food satisfies body and soul
The tradition, which originated among Slavic peoples, ultimately reminds us that "Jesus is the Bread of Life," said Oblate Father Eugène Almonor of St. William Parish in Philadelphia.
Risen Christ brings peace to broken world, pope says at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis urged those at Mass in St. Peter's Basilica to bring the joy of the risen Jesus "into our everyday lives: through gestures of peace in these days marked by the horrors of war (and) through acts of reconciliation amid broken relationships."
Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says
Pope Francis spoke to 100,000 people in Rome as he offered an Easter blessing for the world. Earlier, he celebrated Mass for 55,000, but substituted a period of silent prayer for his homily.
Amid Holy Week, victims in Ukraine remembered
Faithful gathered April 13 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia to commemorate thousands of civilian deaths and atrocities in Ukraine, now in the second month of a Russian invasion.
Ukrainian, Russian women hold cross together at Rome’s Via Crucis
While a controversial prayer was changed for the Good Friday service led by Pope Francis and attended by 10,000, the two women, who are friends, participated.
Video series shows how to present Passion, without blaming Jews
Two professors from Saint Joseph's University have joined a number of scholars in exploring "fresh ways" to understand Jesus' crucifixion, while illuminating the Gospel and redressing centuries of anti-Jewish theology.
Easter tradition spells out a message of hope for Ukraine
The ancient custom of pysanky, Easter eggs decorated with rich symbols, has taken on new life amid a brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mission trip to Haiti ignited his zeal to become a priest
The sister of Andrew Lane knew he was struggling in high school, so she set up a trip for him that, thanks to a priest's loving example, inspired the Chester County resident's vocation to priesthood and a life of prayerful service.
Mask mandate returns to city’s Catholic schools
Catholic schools in Philadelphia are preparing to reinstate a requirement to wear face masks by April 19, and churches in the city will "strongly encourage" wearing masks, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
Holy Week begins with procession, blessings in Darby
On Palm Sunday, Father Mariano Dellagiovanna of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish blessed the police and fire stations in the Delaware County neighborhood, celebrating how "Christ walked the streets."