"This is Easter, we feel at peace with all despite the complicated situation we are living in," said Maisa, noting that as she was Catholic and Fahed was Greek Orthodox, they were happy to be ...

The pews of the St. Catherine Church in Bethlehem were full and it was standing room only, as parishioners dressed in colorful Easter finery filled in for the Easter ...

"We pray that this happy confluence of events may inspire our churches ... BRIEF: JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Despite the ongoing conflict, Christians in the Holy Land must celebrate Easter with hope, ...

At the beginning of the speech, Pope Francis did use his own voice, saying, “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter ... of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world.

(Happy Easter!), he indicated someone would read ... may the light of peace radiate throughout the Holy Land and the entire world. I express my closeness to the sufferings of Christians in ...

A convalescing Pope Francis was greeted by cheers as he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as a stand-in ...

Reflecting on the spiritual significance of Easter, Francis reminded the faithful that Christ’s resurrection represents “the ...

After noting the positive results of the common celebration of Easter, “many faithful and pastors in the Holy Land began to promote ... local Christians are “happy and eager to show their ...