A Lithuanian article reflects on Easter 2026, humorously noting how the holiday provides an opportunity for non-practicing Catholics to visit rural relatives, including parents and grandparents.

HuffPost faced criticism for a report suggesting that Catholics were excluded from attending a Good Friday service at the Pentagon, which sparked backlash on social media.

Carmelite friar Frei Gilson has garnered 28 million followers across social media platforms, leading a movement to re-engage Catholics through online dawn rosary prayers.

The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced that Catholics are entitled to paid leave for the upcoming Easter holiday.

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests in a ritual during his first Easter services, using the moment to urge Catholics to stand with the oppressed and condemning the 'brutality' of the world.

As the Philippines prepares for Holy Week with millions of travelers and 40,000 firefighters deployed for safety, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded Catholics that the greatest act of love is enduring for others.

In 2026, Catholic and Orthodox Palm Sunday celebrations will be a week apart, with Orthodox Easter on April 12 and Catholic Easter on April 5, leading to Orthodox Palm Sunday on April 5 and Catholic Palm Sunday on March 29.

Pope Leo has endorsed Pope Francis’ controversial 2016 text concerning the reception of Communion by Catholics who have civilly remarried.

The French Catholic Church has launched an appeal for donations and prayers, urging Catholics to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East during Lent.

It is Carl Schmitt's hour: Realists feel confirmed by him, the right celebrates him, conservative Catholics feel understood by him, he is on the rise worldwide.

Orthodox Christians will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 5, and Catholics on March 29. This year, Orthodox Easter will be on April 12, and Catholic Easter on April 5. The celebration of Palm Sunday is...

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

An opinion piece argues that Catholics can indeed be Zionists, countering views expressed by Carrie Prejean Boller and Candace Owens.

As Catholics begin Lent on Ash Wednesday, 'The Chosen' star Jonathan Roumie launches Hallow's 40-day prayer challenge 'The Return' for spiritual reflection.

A historian reflects on the Albanian Communist Party's unsuccessful attempts to forge an alliance with Catholics in Shkodër, highlighting the Catholic clergy's refusal of even Sejfulla Malëshova's requests. The article delves into the political clashes between Marxist theory and Christianity over the last two centuries.

MANILA, Philippines — As Catholics observed Good Friday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

As Pope Leo marks his inaugural Easter as pontiff, almost a year after his predecessor's death, Catholics are reflecting on his leadership, with some desiring more vocal stances on world conflicts while others appreciate his discreet influence.

Penitents took part in the Holy Monday procession of the Via Crucis Brotherhood inside the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, Spain, on March 30, 2026, as Catholics celebrate Holy Week.

A segment of Polish Catholics considers the teachings of the Second Vatican Council to be heresy, leading some priests to refuse to read a pastoral letter from the episcopate during mass.

Croatian priest Vedran Obućina highlights the stark contrast in American religious opinions on the war in Iran, noting that Catholics oppose it while evangelical Christians reportedly pray for military action.

Romania's National Meteorological Administration has released a new weather forecast for Easter and the month of April, with Easter being celebrated on different dates for Catholics and Orthodox Christians this year.

Tired of being lied to, are young people seeking something to believe in that gives them meaning?

Pope Leo XIV, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, will move into the official papal residence in the Apostolic Palace on Saturday, along with his closest associates and staff, it was said...

The Archdiocese of Szczecin-Kamień has responded to an appeal from lay Catholics by stating that there will be no independent commission to investigate sexual abuse crimes within the archdiocese.

Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Catholics worldwide to cease the 'terrible noise of bombs and weapons' and create space for dialogue, allowing the voices of the people to be heard, specifically mentioning Iran and the Middle East.

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly Mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

In a rare occurrence, Catholics and Muslims in Kosovo are observing Ash Wednesday and Ramadan within the same week.

A TV program will delve into the culinary and cultural aspects of how Catholics celebrate Easter, featuring insights from a chef, ethnologist, Capuchin friar, and culinary expert.

Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines are forcing many to cancel or scale back their traditional Holy Week travels, including the Visita Iglesia, where Catholics visit seven churches.

Good Friday, a Christian observance commemorating the passion and death of Jesus, is being celebrated by Catholics worldwide, with narratives focusing on Judas' betrayal and Jesus' mysterious cry on the cross at Golgotha.

Mario Durán Domínguez and Joy Adedokun are among 129 people of mostly foreign backgrounds who are joining the church in Dublin this year

Reisul-ulema Husein-ef. Kavazović of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina sent Easter greetings to Archbishop Tomo Vukšić and all Catholics in BiH, wishing them peace and happiness.

Catholics in Lebanon marked Palm Sunday, with the ongoing shadow of war casting a somber mood over the religious observance.

Photos depict Catholics in Lebanon observing Palm Sunday, with the ongoing conflict casting a heavy shadow over their religious celebrations and daily lives.

Orthodox and Catholic believers celebrate Annunciation Day, commemorating the day the Virgin Mary received the news she would give birth to Jesus, with various traditions and customs.

The Vatican has outlined guidelines for transplanting of organs or tissues from one species to another

Pope Leo has endorsed Pope Francis' 2016 text, 'Amoris Laetitia,' which addresses the issue of Communion for Catholics who have civilly remarried, a move that has been seen as divisive within the Church.

Muslims and Catholics walk together to achieve peace  The Jakarta Post

The number of people considering themselves to be religious in the Netherlands has fallen again to 42%, national statistics office...

Bishop Marián Andrej Pacák returns to frontline service for Greek Catholics in Western Europe, accepting a new mission after Bishop Milan Lach.

In a new text approved by Pope Leo, a high-ranking Vatican commission warned the world's 1.4 billion Catholics not to resort to cosmetic surgery, saying it could...

The number of Christians in Germany is declining, and society is divided. However, Heiner Wilmer, the new chairman of the German Catholic Bishops' Conference, is calling for unity and dialogue.

Catholics are returning to confession, emphasizing grace and spiritual renewal rather than viewing it as a mere means to avoid damnation.