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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Pope sends Easter greetings to Catholic parish in Gaza amid fear, uncertainty of war

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“After death, there is the resurrection,” Father Romanelli said. “Death is just a passage and that is why happiness and joy must be experienced on Easter.”

Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure same day Pope Leo appeals for peace
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Easter ‘urbi et orbi’ address given April 5, 2026
‘The power with which Christ rose is entirely nonviolent,’ pope says in Easter peace message
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Easter Mass homily given April 5, 2026
At Easter Mass, Pope Leo proclaims Resurrection conquers ‘the power of death’
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Easter Vigil homily given April 4, 2026

U.S. Church

Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense

by Kate Scanlon

Archbishop Broglio is concerned the U.S. military action in Iran was “compensating for a threat” before the threat “is actually realized.”

Washington Roundup: Bondi fired, tentative DHS funding deal struck, Johnson Amendment case dismissed

Matisse’s 14 stations, depicting the ‘most profound of human dramas,’ on exhibit in Baltimore

‘In this dark hour of history,’ do not shy away from your mission, says pope at chrism Mass

Bishops’ pro-life chair backs longshot bill to revoke mifepristone’s FDA approval

USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran

Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies

World

In South Sudan, people have been through Way of the Cross, and long for Easter peace, bishop says

by Fredrick Nzwili

NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) – A Catholic bishop in South Sudan says his people are living a real-life Way of the Cross, marked by suffering, violence and deep …

Cardinal Ouellet defamation suit against accuser awaits judge’s verdict after early March trial
Here’s a glimpse of Holy Week around the world
Jerusalem Church leaders decry death penalty law, ‘lifeless’ holy city ahead of Easter
Pope’s Palm Sunday peace appeal backed by Dalai Lama amid escalation of war
‘Like Jesus on the cross’: Priest abused in his youth asks Lord to forgive lay perpetrator

Cardinal Roche: Selflessness of Pedro Ballester is a witness for today’s youth

French Church gives ‘best to the poorest’ in landmark Paris architectural project

Georgetown’s Qatar campus remains closed as Iran threatens US schools in region

Vatican

Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

Some thoughts on washing feet

by Effie Caldarola

A saint’s final footsteps

by Octavio Duran, OFM

Guarding the heart and home: Raising holy families in a screen-saturated world

by Sister Nancy Usselmann

Reviews

‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres

by Katie Yoder
Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
‘The Optimist’ tells story of Holocaust survivor helped by Catholic family
Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees
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