When Stuart Sepulvida arrives at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Parish in Tucson, Ariz., for Mass, which he attends most mornings, he passes a show honoring native troopers and inspiring parishioners to wish for their security. Hundreds of small playing cards file their names: Robles, Arenas, Grajeda. A portrait of Pope Leo XIV hangs…
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Holy Mass for the Easter Vigil in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, 04 April 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI by way of AMNA Catholics throughout the world marked Easter Sunday today, the most necessary feast in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV led…
April 2, 2026, 11:40 a.m. ET As April begins, Lent ends, welcoming the Easter weekend of Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. With preparations for Easter dinner and egg hunts underway, don’t forget that before the day of celebration for the resurrection on Sunday comes the day of remembrance of Jesus’ loss of life…