EWTN Press Release: Pope Francis & EWTN's Friars Mass this Easter

Join Pope Francis & EWTN’s Friars

For Mass & Devotions This Easter

IRONDALE, AL—Easter, the holiest day of the year, is only a few weeks away. What a great opportunity to share the Good News of EWTN’s upcoming programming to new converts & “cradle” Catholics alike! From Irondale, Ala. to Washington, D.C., and Vatican City, join EWTN for Mass, Vigils, special messages and more! Here’s a sneak peek:

EASTER VIGIL MASS FROM ROME: With Pope Francis. Airs 2:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 4 with an encore at 12 a.m. ET, Sunday, April 5.

EASTER VIGIL MASS FROM BNSIC:From the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, April 4.

SOLEMN MASS OF EASTER FROM ROME:Live from St. Peter's Basilica with Pope Francis. Airs 4 a.m. ET with an encore at 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 5.

URBI ET ORBI: EASTER MESSAGE AND BLESSING: Pope Francis delivers his traditional Easter blessing to the world, live from St. Peter's Square. Airs 6 a.m. ET, with an encore at 6 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 5.

SOLEMN MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY-EWTN:The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate from Our Lady of Angels Chapel in Irondale, Ala. Airs 8 a.m. ET, Sunday, April 5 with an encore at 12 a.m. ET, Monday, April 6.

EASTER SUNDAY MASS (BNSIC):Live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Airs 12 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 5.

Also, tune in on Easter Sunday for additional special programming! See our Program schedule at http://ow.ly/JWvdE.

All of us at EWTN wish you a blessed and holy Easter!


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