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In final public appearance, Francis delivered Easter blessing
In his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis delivered his Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). Source: CNS.
‘Hope is at the heart of Easter’
Australia’s bishops have spoken of renewal and reasons for hope in their Easter messages to the faithful during this Jubilee Year.
Group eggs on choc consumers to buy ethically
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans is calling on Australians to examine their shopping baskets more closely this Easter with the “ACRATH Approved” Easter campaign.
Romanian Orthodox Church challenges plans for common Easter date
The initiative by Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople to establish a unified date for Easter has faced its first direct challenge – not from Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, but from the Romanian Orthodox Church. Source: The Tablet.
Francis eggs on Eastern church for common Easter date
Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and the East. Source: OSV News.
Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars: Pope
As all Christians prepare to celebrate Easter together in 2025, Pope Francis said the preeminent Christian celebration belongs to Christ and not to earthly calendars or plans. Source: Vatican News.
Pope Francis uses Easter blessing to pray for peace
In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all regions of the world suffering from war and violence. Source: CNA.
Faith leaders spread Easter messages of hope and goodwill
Christians across Australia and the world have gathered to celebrate Easter – one of the most significant days on the Christian calendar – seen by many as a time of recollection and renewed hope. Source: SBS News/ABC News.
‘Focused on Jesus’: New Catholics welcomed at Easter Vigil
As Billy Osborne sat outside St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on the eve of being welcomed into the Catholic Church he was overwhelmed with emotion. Source: Catholic Outlook.