Vatican News

• Ukraine celebrates Easter in the shadow of war
  Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrating Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops are further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marks the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022. Read all  
• Pope sends Paschal greetings on Julian calendar Easter
  Pope Francis offers Easter greetings to Eastern-rite Catholics and Orthodox brothers and sisters who celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection according to the Julian Calendar, and prays for peace for Ukraine, and for Palestine and Israel. Read all  
• Pope at Regina Coeli encourages growing in friendship with the Lord
  In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel during the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls Jesus' words to the Apostles, “I do not call you servants any longer, but friends." He encourages us to grow in friendship with the Lord and share it with others. At the same time, he prays for flood victims in Brazil […]