Join us as we look back on the events that unfolded during Holy Week in Rome, and witness the message of hope and blessing that Pope Francis delivered to the faithful from all over the world who gathered in the Eternal City to commemorate this holy occasion. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we’ll take you on a journey of faith and reflection, highlighting the Pope’s inspiring words of thanks to all priests, and his call to roll away the stone of the tombs where we often imprison our hope. Don’t miss the traditional “Urbi et orbi” blessing for the city and the world, and the Pope’s joyful Easter message of consolation and promise.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
EWTN
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026
The PDF version of the Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026. This is the text of the document: MESSAGE
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
Pope Francis at his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 17, 2023.
Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years
For the first time in over a century, the historic Chair of St. Peter, a wooden throne symbolizing the pope’s magisterial authority, has been removed from its gilded bronze reliquary in St. Peter’s Basilica to be displayed for public veneration.
Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Sunday Mass at the Shrine of Santa Maria della Rotonda together with the poor and Caritas workers, saying Christ’s “fire of love” is what can create peace in society.
Pontifical Gregorian University’s New Leader
A centuries-old school in Rome has a new American-born leader. Father Mark Lewis has been named the rector
Pope Francis: Do not abandon grandparents and elderly; remain close to them
Pope Francis urged families to visit and support their grandparents and elderly relatives to combat their loneliness ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28.






