Why the Catholic Church celebrates ‘Monday of the Angel’

Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’ In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday. Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 21–23. U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions. Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.

Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!' On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice.