One of the holiest days on the Christian calendar, Easter falls on March 31 this year. If you observe the holiday, chances are good that you're planning to spend the day attending service or enjoying ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dear Heavenly Father, thank You so much for the cross. Through the work of Jesus on those two simple ...

VATICAN CITY — In an Easter message highlighting hope, Pope Francis on Sunday invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people, praised nations which welcome refugees and called on Israelis ...

Just back from the Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House. The President started these two years ago, inviting religious leaders, but no politicos, to the White House in the days before Easter to ...

Easter, the principal festival of the Christian church year, celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of ...

WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama on Tuesday (April 19) said Jesus’ death and resurrection on Easter “puts everything else in perspective,” at a White House event that showcased his increasing comfort ...

Christians around the world celebrated an Easter Sunday upended by the coronavirus without the usual crowded church Masses and large family gatherings. Instead, they turned to the internet, television ...

WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama hosted his last Easter Prayer Breakfast with Christian leaders, pausing to reflect on what he called a “bittersweet” occasion. “Since 2010 this has become a cherished ...

VATICAN CITY — In an Easter message highlighting hope, Pope Francis on Sunday invoked prayers for the Ukrainian and Russian people, praised nations that welcome refugees and called on Israelis and ...