Constantine established Easter Sunday as a public holiday, and the customs surrounding the celebration became more elaborate ... run with the statue of the Risen Christ, symbolising Jesus ...

One of the best places to visit during Easter Week (la Settimana Santa in Italian) is Sicily, known for its elaborate and dramatic processions ... two processions—the first one carries a statue of ...

threat to life and property are momentary and will be overcome through faith in the risen Christ and hope that His kingdom will come as promised. Based on this, we are encouraged to remain ardent ...

It reenacts the meeting of the risen Christ and the Virgin Mary. Two separate processions are held - one with a statue of the Risen Christ and another with the mourning Virgin Mary, usually veiled ...

VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as the new pope and leader ...

Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of ...

Filipino Catholics celebrated Easter Sunday with the traditional 'Salubong', a reenactment of the meeting of the Virgin Mary and the Risen Jesus Christ. At Santisimo Rosario Parish inside the ...

It reenacts the meeting of the risen Christ and the Virgin Mary. Two separate processions are held - one with a statue of the Risen Christ and another with the mourning Virgin Mary, usually veiled ...

Peace be with you! This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering. It comes from God, God who loves us all unconditionally. We still have in our ears ...

Dearest brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for God’s flock. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your heart ...

"This is the first greeting of the risen Christ. May the peace be with you," Leo said in Italian, before taking a break amid cheers. "This is the peace of the risen Christ." The pope offered his ...