Easter once felt like news. The shock of the empty tomb. The sought-after account of the first witness. The soaring and inexplicable triumph of it all.
Christina Capecchi: All the news that’s fit to print
Cardinal criticizes Sri Lankan government for not taking precautions
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka, has blamed the country’s authorities for the security lapse he claims could have prevented Easter bombings, in which the death toll surpassed 320.
Massive Sri Lanka Easter bombings traced to little-known group
Authorities named the group April 22 and said 24 people had been arrested in connection with eight bombings that left at least 290 people dead and more than 500 injured.
Dare breaking bread with others, risk seeing Jesus’ face
When we break bread with those we love, relatives and friends, we open ourselves to the revealing and transformative power of their presence.
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
USCCB president decries terrorist bombings of Sri Lanka churches, hotels
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops termed as “a great evil” the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka targeting the country’s minority Christian community as worshippers packed three churches.
Scholars say new findings in Dead Sea Scrolls add dimension to holy days
Experts say new research on the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal “secrets” about Passover and Easter.
Our funeral rites are a clear proclamation of Easter faith
Easter is the love of Christ proclaimed in capital letters on a billboard as wide as this world, in sky-writing across the universe, so that no one might miss it.