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Pope Leo XIV and President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, speak by phone on Friday morning on the occasion of the Easter festivities. The conversation focused on the need to bring an end to the serious ongoing conflict. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-04/pope-and-israeli-president-speak-by-phone.html

Christian schools in Jerusalem could be at risk after teachers who reside in the West Bank are being denied teaching permits, reported the Vatican's Fides agency. This denial could result in more than 200 Christian teachers losing their jobs and being unable to teach in Jerusalem’s Christian schools. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-04/christian-schools-in-jerusalem-face-risk-over-teacher-permits.html

At the heart of holy week preparations, the Church in Larantuka gathers for the Chrism Mass, renewing priestly vows and strengthening unity in mission and hope. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-04/holyweek-chrismmass-indonesia-larantuka-asia-priests.html

At the Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV invites priests, bishops, and all Christians to embrace their challenges with trust in God and “spread the fragrance of Christ where the stench of death reigns.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-04/pope-leo-xiv-chrism-mass-holy-thursday-priesthood-peace.html

Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for Clergy, pens a letter to all priests, deacons, and seminarians throughout the world for Holy Thursday, to thank them 'for enabling Christ to continue, through their ministry, to draw near to His people,' and to always remember they are 'friends of the Lord.' Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-04/cardinal-you-heung-sik-writes-letter-thanking-world-s-priests.html

Following an attack on a community on Palm Sunday, a number of Catholic dioceses in Nigeria decide to move their Easter Vigil Masses earlier in the day, to avoid holding the celebration at night. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-04/nigerian-dioceses-hold-easter-vigil-earlier-due-security-concern.html