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 ...

The resurrection of Jesus is indeed the basis of our hope. For in the light of this event, hope is no longer an illusion.

Hours before his death, Pope Francis made an appearance before a crowd of thousands at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday ... “is not here, he has risen” (Lk 24:5).

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

May this Easter be a testimony to God’s love and glory. He is risen ... glad—for Christ has risen! Happy Easter to you and your family. May your soul be filled with the blessings of Easter ...

The president used an Easter prayer service in the White House’s Blue Room Wednesday evening to roll off a list of his achievements, saying he has enjoyed “maybe the best three months ever for ...

The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who died on Monday morning, one day after he made an appearance from the balcony of St. Peter's basilica to address the crowd on Easter Sunday.

"May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed faith, hope, and endless possibilities. Happy Easter!" 114."Sending Easter blessings your ... feel the presence of the risen Christ in every aspect ...

Pope Francis has made a brief Easter Sunday appearance ... or just impart the apostolic blessing at the end. Francis has sharply cut back his workload as he follows doctors’ orders of two ...