In a country defined by deep inequalities and cultural divisions, the Semana Santa celebration plays a key role in forging national identity.

While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Christian holiday ...

The White House has announced plans for the Christian Holy Week leading up to Easter, which will include a Wednesday dinner and a Thursday religious service with Christians from a variety of ...

For Holy Week, Pope Francis has delegated three cardinals to celebrate the Vatican’s Holy Thursday and Good Friday liturgies as the state of the pontiff’s health continues to steadily improve, the ...

"Throughout the week, we will distribute a Holy Week proclamation, a special presidential video message (and) host a pre-Easter dinner and White House staff Easter service." The week of solemn ...

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s getting near the end of an era in the Electric City. The final Holy Week observation for a church that’s been an inspiration to the faithful for so many ...

Pope Francis greets the faithful as he makes a surprise appearance in St. Peter's Square at the end of Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican April 13, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Pope Francis’ condition ...

Local choirs and orchestras perform prelude music before the Journey to Easter concert. The event featured the Lux Choral Society, Salt Lake Symphonic Choir and others. (Emily May) Utah choirs, ...