We have not seen them since they found the tomb empty. Their journeys of faith — unlike Mary Magdalene’s or Thomas’s — have been left suspended. In John 20.8, the beloved disciple had a moment of ...

Pope Francis' final Easter address Pope Francis died on Monday, one day after addressing the crowd from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Easter Sunday.

The message, which celebrated the Easter story saw him remind people that: "From the empty tomb in Jerusalem, we hear unexpected good news: Jesus, who was crucified, 'is not here, he has risen'.

Pope Francis’s final public appearance took place on Easter Sunday, when he appeared on a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica to bless the gathered crowds during an Easter mass. Archbishop Diego ...

Hours before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance before a crowd of thousands at Saint Peter’s Square where his Easter blessing was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli.

In one of his last public acts, Pope Francis gave a message of hope and peace in his Easter Sunday speech at the Vatican only hours before his death.

“Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Under clear spring skies and surrounded by thousands of faithful gathered in a St. Peter’s Square adorned with vibrant yellow daffodils, Pope Francis’ Easter Sunday homily called Christians to ...

For Christians, the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus explain that rapid growth. “Death to life, that’s what it’s about,” McCarthy said.

Easter began early in the national capital, with a local Lutheran Church greeting Easter Sunday at dawn. After the hymns the group shared communion, with a chorus of kookaburras and magpies in the ...

On this Easter Sunday, may we remember that the tomb is empty. Life has broken through and still is, in quiet, ordinary, everyday ways.

Joe Southern: From the empty tomb to the Easter Bunny Joe Southern Apr 18, 2025 0 Understanding Holy Week: Timeline, Bible Verses, Story & Meaning Explained // via Bible Teaching on YouTube ...