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Pope Francis indicated that the Catholic Church was willing to accept a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and ...

Pope Francis on Sunday called for a common date for Easter among Christian churches in the spirit of promoting unity. "It is ...

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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the ...

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from Palm Sunday till Easter Sunday, is observed. On Palm Sunday, leafy palm and olive branches are brought to the churches by the people, who then carry them around the church while following an icon ...

Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church's willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter in the West and the East.

Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is ready to accept a single date for all Christians to celebrate Easter.

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