“URBI ET ORBI” MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV EASTER 2026 Central Loggia of St Peter’s Basilica Sunday, 5 April 2026 Brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that is the origin and foundation of her faith: “Yes, Christ …

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down. Pope Leo XIV delivers his Easter message “to the city [of Rome] and the world” from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 5, 2026. …

The archbishop for the Military Services, USA said it was “hard” to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.   Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio leads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. | Credit: “EWTN News In Depth”/Screenshot By Daniel Payne April 4, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET …

Join us live from St. Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday Mass, presided over by Pope Leo XIV, followed by the traditional Urbi et Orbi Blessing from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Easter Sunday Mass celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord, the heart of the Christian faith and the …

The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years. Pope Leo XIV carries the cross during the Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome, Friday, April 3, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News By Veronica Giacometti …

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Friday, 3 April, during the traditional Good Friday liturgy commemorating the journey of Jesus to Golgotha. The meditations have been written by Franciscan Father Francesco Patton. Vatican News Pope Leo XIV will preside over all …

Pope Leo XIV made a historic one-day visit to the principality of Monaco on March 28. Here are 10 key things to know about the tiny nation and its enduring Catholic identity.   From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. …

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of war, and migrants who died at sea off Crete.   Pope Leo XIV takes part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on March 29, 2026. …

Palm Sunday marks the start of the one of the busiest and fullest liturgical periods of the year for the Catholic Church and the Vatican. St. Peter’s Basilica and Square are decorated with flowers for Easter Sunday 2023. | Credit: Pablo Esparza/EWTN News By Hannah Brockhaus March 28, 2026 at 4:00 …

The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations. Pope Leo XIV gives a thumbs up during the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 25, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News By Victoria Cardiel March 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said …