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Leo XIV, Easter 2026 | Leo XIV at the Urbi et Orbi, Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, April 5, 2026 | Daniel Ibanez / EWTN Vatican

Easter 2026 Urbi et Orbi: Full Text of Pope Leo XIV’s Message

Brothers and sisters,Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that
Pope Leo XIV presides over the Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica, Saturday, April 4, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to ‘grow and flourish’ throughout the world

The ancient vigil “stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace,” the pope said at
Good Friday's Station of the Cross at the Colosseum. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican. Pope Leo at prayer. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo’s First Via Crucis at the Colosseum

As Holy Week unfolds at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV is leading the Church through its most sacred
A solemn procession of cardinals and bishops carrying intricately woven palm fronds enters St. Peter’s Square during Palm Sunday celebrations in Vatican City, April 13, 2025. | Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/EWTN

Here is Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2026 at the Vatican

Palm Sunday marks the start of the one of the busiest and fullest liturgical periods of the year
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the countryʼs royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.Pope
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV at Monaco stadium Mass: Wars are ‘the result of the idolatry of power and money’

The Holy Father during his homily at Monacoʼs Lucas II Stadium urged the faithful to “not get used
From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. Devota; a picture of the principality of Monaco. | Credit: Vatican Media; St. Devota (public domain); Monaco. Design done in Canva

10 Catholic facts about Monaco: Billionaires, martyrs, and Europe’s last Catholic state

On March 28, Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first pope in the modern era to
Pope Leo XIV preaches at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo XIV’s homily to Catholics at Monaco’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Holy Father arrived in Monaco as part of a one-day visit on March 28. The following is
Pope Leo XIV waves after his speech from the balcony next to Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince's Palace of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV tells Monaco: ‘It is the humble who shape history’

The pope’s whirlwind visit to Monaco began with a meeting with the countryʼs royal family and an address
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to youth of Monaco: ‘Do not be afraid to give everything to God’

The Holy Father described the Monacan patron Saint Devota as “a courageous young woman who knew how to
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV warns of a faith reduced to ‘custom’, asks for Church to reflect the love of God

The Holy Father urged Catholics in Monaco to “announce the Gospel of life, hope and love” and defend
Nigerian Bishops Ad limina visit on March 14, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Nigerian Bishops Appeal to Pope Leo and Tensions Rise in the Middle East

This week’s Vaticano updates highlight urgent global concerns, from the Pope’s warning on modern warfare to escalating violence
Fra Angelico's Annunciation of Mary in St. Mark's Convent in Florence, Italy. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Fra Angelico’s Annunciation: Timeless Masterpiece

Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, gave rise to some of history’s greatest artists. Among them stands Fra

Militia of the Immaculata: To Mary, through Maximilian Kolbe

A simple “yes” changed the course of history. God entrusted the life of His Son to the care
Fresco of the Annunciation of Mary in the cloister of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Annunciation of Mary: The Day That Changed History

Spring in Rome begins with an ancient and deeply meaningful celebration. On March 25 — exactly nine months
The place of the Incarnation. Credit: EWTN Vatican

From Rome to the Holy Land: Annunciation of Mary

It is a familiar scene in Rome. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope appears at the window of

The Historical Origins of Veronica’s Veil: Inside the Cloth Relic of Jesus’ Holy Face Wiped on Calvary

In Vatican City, on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, an extraordinary liturgy takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica:
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on March 18, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “War Is Not a Spectacle”

Vaticano updates: from the responsibility of journalists in times of war to safeguarding in the Church, major legal
Stained glass (19th century) of St. Joseph holding baby Jesus Christ in his arms, Myans, France. | Credit: Joan Sutter/Shutterstock

From Pius IX to Francis: 7 modern popes who strengthened devotion to St. Joseph

The popes of the last two centuries have sought the protection and intercession of St. Joseph in times
Pope Leo's Meeting with CEI. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo calls bishops to Rome to discuss families, ‘Amoris laetitia’ in October

Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on marriage and the family, followed two contentious synods at the Vatican dominated by

Women Saints and Women in the Vatican: the Feminine Genius

This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace, urging world leaders to pursue
Ford Motor Co. built a custom Ford Explorer for Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Ford

Ford CEO gifts Pope Leo XIV custom Chicago-inspired car

The car’s license plates read “DA POPE” and “LEO XIV.” The CEO of Ford Motor Co. gifted Pope
Father Pierre El Raii was pastor of a Maronite parish in southern Lebanon. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need

Pope Leo expresses sorrow over death of Maronite priest in Israeli bombing

Father Pierre El Raii, a Maronite parish priest, was a revered leader among Christians in the area. Pope
Statue of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Credit: EWTN Vatican

St. Hildegard of Bingen in Rome

In the traffic-clogged streets of central Rome, far from the noise that often surrounds the modern concept of

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