Catholics celebrated Easter Vigil in the Holy Night at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday, marking what Pope Francis in his homily said was the moment when “the divine light of ...

The early church believed that after his death Christ descended into hell in order to rescue the souls of the righteous.

To help you fully embrace the spirit of this special day, we’ve gathered 75 Holy Saturday blessings that will prepare your heart for the joy that is about to unfold.

Holy Saturday is part of the Easter Tridiuum, along with Holy Thursday and Good Friday. It lines up with the Jewish Sabbath before the Christian Resurrection Sunday.

Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, is one of the most solemn and meaningful days in the Christian calendar. Observed between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, it marks a moment of waiting ...

What Is Holy Saturday? Holy Saturday falls between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, marking the solemn time when Jesus was in the tomb after his crucifixion.

Holy Week is marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. When is Palm Sunday 2025? Palm Sunday was April 13, 2025.

Holy Week kicked off this week with Palm Sunday on April 13. Here's the remaining significant dates for the week until Sunday's Easter holiday.