Palm Sunday

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ASIA/CHINA - Palm Sunday: Catholic communities promote the ... (Agenzia Fides)

Shijiazhuang (Agenzia Fides) - On Palm Sunday, for the seventh consecutive year, the Chinese Catholic community celebrates National Collection Day tomorrow, ...

Those responsible for Jinde Charities always address their appeals to all baptized Catholics and to all people of good will: "We will continue promoting works of charity, and walking together to build a harmonious society", because "Jesus said: 'whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me' ". The statistics of the collected donations are encouraging. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, and until March 3, 2021, Collection Day has managed to raise more than 30 million yuan, equivalent to more than 4.5 million euros, to help the areas most affected by the pandemic virus, in China and in other countries, with masks, machinery, medical supplies.

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An Inspiring Message about Palm Sunday - The Reformed Journal ... (Reformed Journal)

Love, humility, sacrifice. Got it. It's been a rough couple weeks, though. Shouldn't we mention something about mass shootings and Trump's indictment? In recent ...

However, despite the tragedy and irony of Palm Sunday, it remains a powerful symbol of hope and redemption for Christians around the world. It is a reminder that even in the face of injustice, suffering, and death, there is always the possibility of transformation and renewal. The donkey is often seen as a symbol of humility and service, and Jesus’ choice to ride a donkey rather than a horse or a chariot was a deliberate act of humility and nonviolence. In a world that often values power and aggression, the example of Jesus’ humility and compassion serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of love and service. Yet at the same time, it is also a moment of great tragedy, as Jesus knows that his arrival in Jerusalem will ultimately lead to his arrest, trial, and execution. Somehow, I feel deeply—or should I say powerfully–inspired and prepared for a meaningful Palm Sunday full of vaguely pleasant feelings about peace and love. Another challenge to reflect on is the issue of book banning in schools, which has become a growing concern in many countries. In addition to other issues, we are also grappling with the consequences of climate change, which threatens to have catastrophic effects on our planet and our way of life. It is a day that is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over the world, marking the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The celebration of Palm Sunday also coincides with recent developments in politics, including the indictment of former President Donald Trump. It is a reminder that true leadership requires a willingness to put the needs of others before one’s own interests and to work towards the greater good. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which is the most important time in the Christian calendar.

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Palm Sunday: History, significance and wishes (CNBCTV18)

Palm Sunday commemorates a scene from the New Testament, in which people waved palm branches when Jesus entered Jerusalem. It serves as a reminder for ...

Best wishes on Palm Sunday. I wish you a delightful Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates a scene from the New Testament, in which people waved palm branches when Jesus entered Jerusalem.

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The beautiful symbolism of this blessing on Palm Sunday (Aleteia EN)

This blessing of palm branches recalls our ultimate pilgrimage to the new Jerusalem of Heaven. Need an idea for Lenten almsgiving? Help us spread faith on the ...

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.Revelation 21:1-2 Throughout the Bible, Jerusalem is often seen as both a physical and spiritual location. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

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Faith & Values: As Palm Sunday approaches, enjoy the ride of life (The Morning Call)

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' walking into Jerusalem while the people cheered and waved him on. It marks the start of Holy Week.

We’d be fools to ignore the impact of this man Jesus on the world. Dear friend, whatever your faith tradition or lack of one, we are all on the ride of our lifetime. He wasn’t asking to be treated like a king, instead he was riding into town on the back of a lowly donkey. It is the day when masses of people show their support, their love. Palm Sunday is the day we witness Jesus hearing the cheers of an excited crowd. Interestingly, this event was prophesied some 400 years prior in the book of Zechariah.

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5 Facts About Palm Sunday Every Catholic Should Know - (ChurchPOP)

The Sunday before Holy Week is Passion Sunday, or Palm Sunday. It marks the arrival of Christ in Jerusalem.

[Be Still By Caroline](https://www.instagram.com/bestillbycaroline/) and the author of ["ABC Get to Know the Saints with Me!" Before they were offering their own clothes for him to walk upon, and so soon afterwards they are stripping him of his, and casting lots upon them.” She lives in Denver with her husband and three children. Palm Sunday is marked by special traditions and Mass readings. “When the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! On Palm Sunday, we dive deep into St. Nunca alquilaremos o venderemos su información y usted se puede desuscribir en cualquier momento. If you receive the blessed Palms at Mass on Sunday, do not throw them away or discard them! If there is a need to dispose of such items, they must be buried or burned. Bernard of Clairvaux offered a homily about the significance of Palm Sunday and the account of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem: We hear from the Gospel of Luke during the procession (Luke 19: 28-40), and later on during the Liturgy of the Word. Festive cries followed by brutal torture.

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Column: On Palm Sunday, reflect on the King and his return (The Daily Advance)

On the next day the great multitude who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm trees, and.

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Holy Week starts off with lots of palms – but Palm Sunday's donkey ... (The Herald Journal)

For the Catholic Church and many other Christian denominations, the Sunday before Easter marks the beginning of the most important week of the year — “Holy ...

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45 Palm Sunday Quotes for Your Weekend-Before-Easter ... (Parade Magazine)

Jesus enters on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king ...

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Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) (The Manila Times)

THE Gospel at the Blessing of the Palms is from Matthew. It starts with the intriguing story of Jesus ordering his disciples to untether an ass and a colt ...

It is the triumph of his truth, his mercy, his goodness, his holiness. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. It is the kingship of one whose love is sacrificial and salvific love!

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The history of Palm Sunday (pentictonherald.ca)

On Saturday, May 6, another King will be crowned; King Charles III will be anointed in Westminster Abbey along with the Queen Consort. He will receive the ...

He came to develop a kingdom of love, hope, new life, joy, and profound faith. Edward’s crown and be blessed within the ceremony by the archbishop of Canterbury. The One, the Saviour, the Messiah. The crowd was getting ready to proclaim “Jesus, King of the Jews,” this new powerful King, teacher, healer, and miraculous food provider on distant hillsides. No more religious collaborators lining their greedy pockets from the income created by the Jewish temple, a cash cow for the religious elite. On Saturday, May 6, another King will be crowned; King Charles III will be anointed in Westminster Abbey along with the Queen Consort.

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Palm Sunday Reflection with Canon Robin Gibbons | ICN (Independent Catholic News)

April 2 2023The liturgy of Palm Sunday in the Latin rite collates two themes, the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem but also his Passion and Death.

The Passion and death of the Christ are here amongst us in those we daily see in the media. Here in that entry into Jerusalem we see Salvation riding on the humble colt, coming in a power none of us yet fully understand! He is also an Ecumenical Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.

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What's the meaning of Palm Sunday? Here's what you need to know. (USA TODAY)

Palm Sunday is a nod to Easter Sunday, said Mark Jobe, president of the Moody Bible Institute. It's a celebration of Jesus dying and rising again.

"It is a time of celebration," she said. "Traditionally, some of the branches are saved," she said. They are saved and when you get to Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent, the ashes come from those burnt palm branches." "The first chapter in Genesis talks about how God created the world," she told USA TODAY. "It wasn't something unique to Jesus," he told USA TODAY. The ceremony wasn't introduced to Western Christianity until about the 9th century.

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Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week observance (Philstar.com)

Officials of the Catholic Church yesterday urged the faithful to usher in their Holy Week observance this year by attending Palm Sunday masses and other ...

Beyond all of these is experiencing His Resurrection,” he added. “We have mass and the blessing of palms, that’s it. “Do not doubt Him even when things get difficult. to 7 p.m. mass to be presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula and another mass at 6 p.m. to 12 p.m.

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Palm Sunday marks start of 'Semana Santa' (The Manila Times)

HEAD of Caritas Philippines, Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, called on Filipinos to seek a deeper relationship with God and to serve their fellowmen as the ...

"Caritas Philippines urges everyone to take this time for reconciliation, renewal and Alay Kapwa. May this season of Lent be a time of grace and transformation, leading us to a deeper relationship with God and to love and serve our brothers and sisters in need," Bagaforo said in a statement. The rite mimics the crowd's welcoming of Jesus Christ's as he enters Jerusalem.

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Palm Sunday Mass ushers in Holy Week observance (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Catholic priests on Saturday invited the faithful to attend the Palm Sunday Mass on April 2, the start of the Holy Week.According to Fr. Earl ...

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Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion — According to St. Matthew (National Catholic Register)

SCRIPTURES & ART: This Sunday, we hear about three of Matthew's unique details about the fate of Judas, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the guard at the ...

The sole sources of light are two: Jesus and his Father in heaven, illustrated by the light in the sky that illuminates the rock next to which he is praying. But let us remember the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father and the Son, so he gave up “his Spirit” … It’s not that his Father’s justice is such that he “demands his pound of flesh.” It is that man, choosing to do evil, chooses to create a situation in God’s relationship with man in which God can neither just acquiesce nor ignore. Rockefeller, who gifted them to the neo-Gothic [Riverside Church](https://www.trcnyc.org/arts/) in Manhattan (at Riverside Drive and West 120th Street). Pentecost is the definitive gift of the Holy Spirit. The Coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus has already been pointing to its conquest: two weeks ago, the Gospel spoke of the raising of Lazarus. In Jeremiah 19:1-15, God command Jeremiah to buy a potter’s jar and go into the Hinnom Valley in Jerusalem and smash it to symbolize the coming doom upon Israel from the hands of the Babylonians because of Israel’s infidelities. Thirty pieces of silver was not a large sum: it was the price of a slave (Exodus 21:32). Since the Synoptics’ account of Jesus’ passion and death agree so much, it might be interesting to note the details that are unique to Matthew, the author of today’s Gospel. (It would be a good exercise today or in the first days of Holy Week to read Mark and Luke’s accounts). Matthew’s is the only Gospel that speaks of Judas’ fate.

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45 Palm Sunday Quotes for Your Weekend-Before-Easter ... (Henry Herald)

These quotes will help you remember the significance of this holy day. It's the stuff of children's church programs; palm branches, singing and shouting, ...

Christian community celebrates Palm Sunday today (The Nation)

ISLAMABAD - Christian community in Pakistan as in the rest of the world will celebrate Palm Sunday – the holiest day for the.

Palm Sunday is often celebrated with processions and distribution of blessed palm leaves. Crowds leave palm fronds and clothing in his path as a sign of praise and respect. Special prayers will be offered in the churches of the twin cities, according to the representatives of the Christian community.

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Early downpour disrupts Palm Sunday procession at Penang church (The Star Online)

GEORGE TOWN: An early downpour disrupted the procession for Palm Sunday with the St George's Church here carrying out a short procession within the church ...

The 200-year-old church is also known as the Church of St George the Martyr. GEORGE TOWN: An early downpour disrupted the procession for Palm Sunday with the St George's Church here carrying out a short procession within the church compounds. They gathered at the parish hall at 7.30am on Sunday (April 2), with Associate Vicar Rev Stephen Vello present for the brief procession before they entered the hall.

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Devotees celebrate Palm Sunday with religious fervour in Kerala ... (Onmanorama)

At Mount St Thomas church in Kakkanad, Syro Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry offered the palm Sunday services..palm ...

At Mount St.Thomas church in Kakkanad, Syro Malabar Catholic Church Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry offered the palm Sunday services. The day is believed to herald the Holy Week during which devotees carry cut palm leaves in their hands and attend processions. Thiruvananthapuram: Offering prayers and taking out processions to commemorate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, the Christian community of Kerala observed Palm Sunday aka 'kuruthola perunnal' in the state today.

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Palm Sunday: Know its significance and the beginning of the Holy ... (Times Now)

Today is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Palm Sunday also marks the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday is celebrated by both Catholics and ...

This is a sign of the need to do more to love one another and to serve all people, especially the poor and downtrodden. In some traditions, there is the washing of the feet of various members of the community to recall a gesture of Christ at the Last Supper when he washed the feet of all his disciples. Palm Sunday is celebrated by both Catholics and Protestants across the world.

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Pope Francis to lead Palm Sunday services day after leaving hospital (BBC News)

As the 86-year-old left hospital on Saturday, he confirmed he would oversee the Palm Sunday ceremony followed by the Angelus prayer. He even joked he was "still ...

But the Pope has remained active, visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in February. "I can confirm that, since he is scheduled to leave the hospital tomorrow [Saturday], Pope Francis is expected to be present in St Peter's Square on Sunday for the Eucharistic celebration of Palm Sunday, the Passion of the Lord," Mr Bruni said in a statement. 9 April, Easter Sunday: 10:00 Easter Sunday Mass, 12:00 Urbi et Orbi in St Peter's Square He has also used a wheelchair in recent months because of problems related to his knee. [admission to hospital](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65117270) came ahead of the busiest week in the Christian calendar. Pope Francis will lead Mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospital.

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Palm Sunday observations in Kochi (The Hindu)

Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil of the Latin Archdiocese of Varappuzha led a concelebrated Mass at the St. Francis Cathedral, in Kochi, Kerala.

Catholicos Baselios Thomas I, head of the Jacobite Syrian Orthodox church led the celebrations at the Kothamangalam Mount Sinai Catholicate House. In his Palm Sunday message, the Archbishop said that the entire Easter season and the Lent that led up to it is an opportunity to grow towards Jesus. Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil of the Latin Archdiocese of Varappuzha led a concelebrated Mass at the St.

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Pope to preside over Palm Sunday mass after hospital stay (The Straits Times)

Pope Francis arriving at the Vatican after being discharged from Gemelli hospital on Saturday, where he had been treated for bronchitis. PHOTO: AFP. Updated.

Pope Francis’ previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. [Pope Francis felt unwell on Wednesday](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-francis-in-hospital-for-scheduled-check-up-vatican) following a general audience in St Peter’s Square, but his condition improved after he was given antibiotics. [marked 10 years as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-francis-health-after-10-years-in-the-job-slower-steps-same-determination) earlier last month. But as a smiling Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay, he told well-wishers he would be presiding over a Palm Sunday ceremony, which would be followed by the Angelus prayer. [leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-after-treatment-for-bronchitis-quips-i-m-still-alive)

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Pope Francis attends Palm Sunday service after hospital stay (The Star Online)

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis attended a Palm Sunday service in St Peter's Square, a day after he was discharged from hospital following successful ...

of our readers find this article useful How useful is this article to you? Its numerous events will test the pope's stamina.

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Samarahan Anglicans attend service at St Francis' Church to mark ... (The Borneo Post)

A procession by the Kota Samarahan St Francis' Church clergy members walking past the huge congregation at the church's main hall, at the start of the Palm ...

The Good Friday service at the church will be conducted in Iban, while on April 8 there will also be prayers conducted in Iban at the church to celebrate the coming of Easter Day, the following day. We have always done that in the past,” he said. The service was also conducted with full Sarawakian Anglican ceremonial tradition for Palm Sunday, something which the church was not able to do due to the restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Pope Francis attends Palm Sunday service after hospital stay (Reuters)

Pope Francis attended a Palm Sunday service in St Peter's Square, a day after he was discharged from hospital following successful treatment for a severe ...

It is not yet clear if he will participate in the traditional Good Friday Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession around Rome's ancient Colosseum. In his homily he called on people not to ignore those experiencing great suffering and solitude. Thousands of people waved palm and olive branches as Francis was driven into St.

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Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square ... (NPR)

Pope Francis opened the celebration Mass in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis.

Holy Week culminates on April 9 with Easter Sunday Mass, which recalls the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection. His voice sounded strong as he opened the Mass, but quickly turned strained. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Bundled in a long, white coat and battling a hoarse voice, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St.

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Community viewpoint: Palm Sunday road reverie (GoDanRiver.com)

With the Ash Wednesday sign of the Cross long faded from the forehead, Palm Sunday is upon us.

For the sandled and barefoot walkers of Jerusalem Road, a road covered in such flowers would have felt only one step away from walking on feathers. Come to think of it, those palm strips in my car might have the makings of several crosses. Sometimes here in Danville, I have occasion to drive on Bridge Street, where the cobblestones are exposed. It just now occurs to me that I deprived them from their natural evolution into “written” ashen crosses upon the heads of some of the faithful on that next year’s Ash Wednesday. They date from Palm Sunday, 2019, the last “normal” Palm Sunday Service for many Churches before the pandemic. For some reason, I never fail to glance at them after parking my car for church.

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Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis' health (The Star Online)

Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope Francis as they ...

"We should all continue praying for our Pope Francis this Lenten season. "I hope he has a longer life and is able to get over his condition." "It is important for me to attend the Palm Sunday service because this has been a tradition for us Catholics, and this shows our devotion to Jesus," she said.

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Pope to preside over Palm Sunday after hospital stay (The Sun Daily)

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will preside over mass in St Peter's Square Sunday as he kicks off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving hospi...

Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. He was admitted after suffering from a type of diverticulitis, an inflammation of pockets that develop in the lining of the intestine, that required surgery. But as a smiling Francis left Rome's Gemelli hospital Saturday after a three-night stay, he told well-wishers he would be presiding over a Palm Sunday ceremony, which will be followed by the Angelus prayer.

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Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday mass day after leaving hospital (The Guardian)

Pontiff, 86, speaks with 'weak and slightly breathless voice' after treatment for severe bronchitis.

He gave a special blessing for the Caravan of Peace, a charity mission that set off for Ukraine from Italy in recent days. In his homily, he called on the faithful to “take care of those who are left alone”. Tests had ruled out Covid-19, heart problems and pneumonia before the pontiff was diagnosed with bronchitis. [“I’m still alive,” the pope said](https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/apr/01/i-wasnt-frightened-pope-francis-leaves-hospital-video) after his discharge on Saturday from Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he underwent a series of tests after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pain. Francis, 86, arrived in the square, in which more than 30,000 people had gathered, onboard the popemobile. As he greeted well-wishers outside the hospital he embraced an emotional mother whose five-year-old daughter had died in the hospital overnight.

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Pope Francis bounces back from illness, leads Palm Sunday service (Free Malaysia Today)

The pontiff was discharged from hospital yesterday following a bout of bronchitis.

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Palm Sunday: Understanding the significance of the Christian ... (Economic Times)

Palm Sunday is a Christian celebration on the first day of Holy Week before Easter, commemorating Jesus's trial and crucifixion. It symbolizes goodness and ...

She also emphasizes the importance of true understanding of why Christians celebrate Palm Sunday as a time of celebration and a reminder of Jesus's sacrifice for all of us. [Jerusalem](/topic/jerusalem)when Jesus rode on a donkey into the city and was welcomed by people with palm branches as a symbol of goodness and victory. This annual commemoration is observed on the [Sunday](/topic/sunday)before Easter and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and his triumph over death.

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Pope Francis presides over Palm Sunday after hospital stay (CNA)

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis presided over mass in St Peter's Square on Sunday (Apr 2), as he kicked off events leading to Easter, just a day after leaving ...

Pope Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days. Advertisement "I thank you for your participation and also for your prayers, which intensified during these past days.

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Palm Sunday marked in Jerusalem in shadow of escalating attacks ... (The Times of Israel)

Catholics attend processions at Old City's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with churches reeling from mounting violence and acts of desecration.

(Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP) Unlike other news outlets, we haven’t put up a paywall. So now we have a request. If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. This is a modal window. The day marks the start of Holy Week, which ends on April 9 with Easter.

Palm Sunday greetings - Global Times (Global Times)

Pope Francis, seated in his wheelchair, goes to salute cardinals and bishops at the end of the Palm Sunday mass on April 2, 2023 at St. Peter's square in ...

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Christian faithful mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem (ABC News)

Thousands of Christian pilgrims have participated in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and is the start of the church’s most solemn week, which includes the Good Friday re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion and death and his resurrection on Worshipers carried palm fronds and olive branches and marched from the top of the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem's historic Old City, home to holy sites of the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths. JERUSALEM -- Thousands of Christian pilgrims participated in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.

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