This essay was adapted from remarks by Cardinal Blase Cupich upon receiving the “Blessed are the Peacemakers Award” from ...

Not everyone celebrates Easter Sunday, but many will need to run last-minute errands to grab snacks, paper towels or the odd iced coffee. But how will the holiday affect store hours in Illinois?

Easter Sunday might be a time for church, egg hunts, and awkward family photos, but it doesn’t mean the whole country shuts down. While some restaurant chains close up to give their staff a ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Millions of Americans preparing meals and gatherings for Easter Sunday ...

Easter Sunday is a big day for many families across Texas, whether it’s spent at church, around the dinner table or celebrating with loved ones. But when it comes to shopping, the day doesn’t always ...

Easter is one of only three holidays Publix closes for, along with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Several other grocery stores, including Walmart and Whole Foods, will be open on Easter. Shoppers should ...

Easter 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 5, for most Western Christians. Many major retailers, including Target, Costco, and Macy's, are expected to be closed on Easter Sunday. Several stores ...

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), both staunch supporters of Israel, joined world leaders on Sunday in criticizing the Israeli police for prohibiting the Latin ...

Trinity Church in Boston, along with places of worship around the state, kicked off Holy Week on Sunday with a traditional Palm Sunday procession. Sunday’s procession took place outside the church in ...

Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other major holy sites were closed on Palm Sunday under Israeli wartime restrictions, disrupting one of Christianity’s holiest observances as the Iran war ...

World leaders have voiced concern after Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday. Subscribe ...

Believers around the world gather to celebrate Palm Sunday on March 29, 2026. Palm Sunday marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and ushers in Holy Week among the faithful worldwide ...