Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is ready to accept a single date for all Christians to celebrate Easter.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter ...

As a result, most Christians will go to Church services and pray in observance. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In 2026, Easter will be April 5 based on the Gregorian ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...

While less than 20% of Australians attend a church service at Easter (17%), the survey found that 42% would be open to attending if invited by a friend or family member, a significant gap that offers ...

The resurrection is proclaimed at exactly midnight, and is celebrated with drums, fireworks, and church bells. Fireworks light up the sky in a majestic ... and the entire day is celebrated with food, ...

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