Guwahati/ Shillong/ Aizawl: Processions and prayer services were held to mark Palm Sunday in the northeast. Special prayers were held, hymns sung and sermons delivered in churches of various ...

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Thiruvananthapuram, Thomas J Netto, also led the Palm Sunday prayers on the occasion of 'Osana Njayar' on Sunday. Christians remember Jesus's sacrifice on Palm Sunday.

ANTIPOLO, Philippines, April 2 (Reuters) - Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope Francis as they ...

The name Palm Sunday originates from the palm branches waved by the crowds to honour Christ as he entered the holy city. Special services and prayers were held in churches across the district.

It might seem something of a jump that we’ve gone from the beginning of Lent to Palm Sunday ... will be particular prayers, blessings, and dismissals for them after the Sunday homily ...

On that first Palm Sunday, there was another procession entering ... Save us from those who tacitly endorse greed with pious language and prayers. Jesus’ procession should be seen as a parody ...

Palm Sunday was observed with special prayers and procession across churches in Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. Christians have been observing the Lent season since ...

Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday, then leads to Easter ... He also asked for prayers for those suffering in Gaza, Ukraine and other areas of war. After the service, Francis took a ride around ...

In Gaza's Zaytun Quarter, within the heart of the Old City, the historic Church of Saint Porphyrius held Palm Sunday prayers -- quiet, steadfast, and full of grace -- affirming that the witness of ...

Pope Francis wished a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" to the ... "Sisters and brothers, I thank you very much for your prayers," the pontiff said in a statement distributed by the Holy ...