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Pope Leo, in Easter message, proclaims Christ's Resurrection, urges prayer for peace (CWN)

Posted on 04/5/2026 07:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed his Easter message urbi et orbi (to the city and the world) from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at midday today (video). The Pontiff reflected on Christ’s Resurrection, lamented indifference to violence and the “deaths of thousands of people,” and called on the faithful to “implore the Lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars.”

Pope Leo at Easter Sunday Mass: 'Death no longer has power over us' (CWN)

Posted on 04/5/2026 06:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Mass of Easter Sunday in St. Peter’s Square this morning (booklet, video) and emphasized that Christ’s Resurrection has overcome the power of death.

Apr. 5 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, Solemnity

Posted on 04/5/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

From the Gospel of Mass for Easter Day: Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." (Matt 28:5-7)

Apr. 4 Holy Saturday -- Easter Vigil, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 04/4/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

On Holy Saturday, the Church waits at the Lord's tomb, in prayer and fasting, meditating on his Passion and Death and on his Descent into Hell and awaiting his Resurrection. The Church abstains from the Sacrifice of the Mass, with the sacred table left bare, until after the solemn Vigil, that is, the anticipation by night of the Resurrection, when the time comes for paschal joys, the abundance which overflows to occupy fifty days. Holy Communion may only be given on this day as Viaticum. --The Roman Missal, Third Typical Edition

Israeli president, Pope Leo discuss Iran war (CWN)

Posted on 04/3/2026 01:04 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV discussed the need for diplomacy and the protection of civilians during a telephone conversation this morning with President Isaac Herzog of Israel.

Apr. 3 Good Friday of the Lord's Passion, Weekday

Posted on 04/3/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

"It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit."

Apr. 2 Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 04/2/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

The last three days of Holy Week are referred to as the Easter or Sacred Triduum (Triduum Sacrum), the three-part drama of Christ's redemption: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Apr. 1 Wednesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 04/1/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally known as Spy Wednesday, to commemorate the treachery of Judas, who made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver pieces (Matt 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:1-6).

Mar. 31 Tuesday of Holy Week, Weekday

Posted on 03/31/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

This Holy Week Mass brings us the second description of the Christlike Suffering Servant of the Lord. It is almost a portrait of Jesus during Holy Week. These final three Lenten Gospels all describe a dinner with Judas present.

Mar. 30 Monday of Holy Week, Triduum

Posted on 03/30/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

For those following the readings of daily Mass in Lent, the Biblical best has been saved for Holy Week. The book of the prophet Isaiah contains four separate descriptions of a "Suffering Servant"--a shadowy figure called by God to suffer and give his life for the people. Today we read the first description of the Christ-like Suffering Servant. Isaiah shows him as chosen by God and patiently preaching justice to the nations. It is almost a description of the dedicated, patient Jesus. The Responsorial Psalm is the prayer of the Suffering Servant.