PHOTOS: Nearly 20,000 Celebrate Palm Sunday in Iraq’s ‘City of Hosanna’
As they walked through the streets of Qaraqosh, participants sang Palm Sunday hymns in both Arabic and Syriac and waved olive branches.
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In Holy Land On Palm Sunday, Cardinal Calls Christians to ‘Hope Against All Hope’
Catholics in Jerusalem marked Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week on April 13 with the blessing of the palms and Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass
‘Happy Palm Sunday and beginning of Holy Week!’ the Holy Father said with some difficulty to the cheers of the large crowd that filled the square and spilled out along the Via della Conciliazione.
What the Passion Narrative Teaches Us
User’s Guide to Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
The 7 Last Words of Christ and the Nicene Creed: ‘Father, Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They Do’
You have to draw close to hear the words, for a crucified man struggles to speak, his lungs crushed under the pressure of his own weight, even as his body screams to him in pain.
PHOTOS: Palm Sunday Procession in Holy Land Celebrates ‘Joy in Being Christians’
Faced with such significant absences, those present not only responded with closeness in prayer but also with a message of joy, defying the rain-laden clouds looming over the Holy City.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Moscow Terrorist Attack at Palm Sunday Mass
The Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack in Russia — which killed at least 130 people — a claim that U.S. intelligence officials have confirmed.
The Most Popular Questions About Palm Sunday — and Their Answers
Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. The Passion narrative is read, and the faithful participate throughout the reading.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican
Pope Francis chose not to read the prepared homily, but reminded the faithful: ‘Today, we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of Our Lord’s Paschal mystery.’
Palm Sunday: Why the Palm Procession, and Why Two Gospels?
This day is formally called ‘Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.’ There’s a reason for that.
