Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurs on a Sunday in spring every year.This makes it a movable feast because its actual date changes. This year ...

News about Easter and Holy Week, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Holy Week is a time when the pope would be expected to be front and center of events. But as Francis continues to recover from double pneumonia, observers are on the lookout for surprise appearances.

The Gregorian calendar, instituted by Pope Gregory XIII, went into effect in 1582. In the 1,417 years from 1583 through 3000, it’s most common for Easter to fall on April 16, with 61 instances.

From left, Shelly Kowatch, Talia Stenson and Danielle Stanley are among the influencers who have shared footage and images of the Easter baskets they are preparing for their children, ranging from ...