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Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Head of Schools of the Custody of the Holy Land, reflects on how on the morning of Good Friday, 10 Franciscan friars were able to carry out the ancient rite of the Way of the Cross through the Old City of Jerusalem. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-04/ibrahim-faltas-good-friday-way-of-the-cross-jerusalem.html

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

The Shroud of Turin passed through the Middle East, reveals new DNA research in the scientific article authored by Dr. Gianni Barcaccia, Professor of Genetics and Genomics at the University of Padua, along with other researchers. The scientists confirm the presence of a genome predominantly from the Middle East and show that microorganisms thriving in extremely saline environments, such as the Dead Sea, were detected. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-04/dna-research-confirms-shroud-of-turin-s-passage-middle-east.html

On the occasion of the launch of the NASA Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, the Caritas in Veritate Foundation has released a video featuring reflections and perspectives on space exploration and the principles that should govern humanity’s relationship with it. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, in an interview with Vatican media, affirms that “space must remain a common good, with clear legal norms and a sense of responsibility toward all humanity and future generations.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-04/space-humanity-at-crossroads-a-new-frontier-of-the-common-good.html